Total births
38,973
Unisex name · since 1922
Kyler
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 38,973 babies named Kyler, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #357
- among boys today
- 38,973
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other boys
38,973 babies have been named Kyler since 1922, making it today's #357 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kyler has been recorded 38,973 times among boys since 1922, currently ranked #357 nationally and more common than 98% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #357 among boys today
- 38,973 born since 1922
- 2010s peak decade
- 98% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kyler is currently the #357 unisex name in America, more common than 98% of boys - 38,973 born since 1922, peaking in the 2010s.
- #357
- among boys today
- 38,973
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other boys
Kyler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#357
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 98% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kyler was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
1,611 babies were named Kyler in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kyler compares
38,973 Top 4% higher than 96% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kyler's all-time total is 106x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kyler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 38,973 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 1,611 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kyler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kyler splits its recorded history at 1993: 95% of all births land in the more recent half, 5% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 1,611 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kyler at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2019
Current rank
#357
Active since
1922
Kyler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 1,611
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Kyler popularity over time - girls
2,405 total births recorded since 1983 (Kyler as girls' name)
Kyler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kyler's strongest decade.
12,795 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kyler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 110
1970s
110 births
- 1980s 867
1980s
867 births
- 1990s
1990s
6,455 births
- 2000s
2000s
11,617 births
- 2010s
2010s
12,795 births
- 2020s
2020s
7,072 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 12,795 births (33% of all-time use).
How Kyler compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kyler's total volume
Kyler vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kyler by state
Where Kyler concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 3,393 | 8.7% |
| #2 | California | | 2,396 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 1,639 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Utah | | 1,612 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 1,600 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 1,325 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Washington | | 1,312 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 1,251 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Kyler's total US births 8.7%
Even split
3,393 of 38,973 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 48 reporting states.
Kyler appears in 48 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyler? ▼
38,973 babies have been named Kyler since 1922. It currently ranks #357 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 1,611 births.
When was Kyler most popular? ▼
Kyler was most popular in the 2010s decade with 12,795 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kyler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kyler are Texas (3,393 births), California (2,396 births), Florida (1,639 births).
Is Kyler a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kyler is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 38,973 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,405 births.
How long has the name Kyler been used? ▼
Records for Kyler go back to 1922, giving 104 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kyler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyle, Kylan, Kylo, Kylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kyler's data
- Kyler's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (12,795 total births) through the 2020s (7,072) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kylers (3,393 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kyler
Nearby Names Like Kyler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyler
Kyle Boy
#439 485,780 births
Kylan Boy
#535 10,734 births
Kylo Boy
#376 5,345 births
Kylen Boy
#926 4,804 births
Kylian Boy
#460 3,738 births
Compare Kyler side by side: Kyler vs Kyle Kyler vs Kylan Kyler vs Kylo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kyler
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kyler: #357 Unisex Name - 38,973 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyler. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kyler draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.