Total births
440
Boys' name · since 1901
Lysle
440 babies named Lysle in U.S. Social Security records since 1901, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 440
- total births
- 1901–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
440 boys have been named Lysle since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lysle has been recorded 440 times among boys since 1901, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1987.
- 440 total births
- 1901–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
440 boys have been named Lysle since 1901, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 440
- total births
- 1901–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lysle was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lysle in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Lysle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lysle's full recorded timeline at 1934, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1901, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lysle at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Lysle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1987
- Peak year (1920)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Lysle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lysle's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lysle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
92 births
- 1920s
1920s
126 births
- 1930s
1930s
65 births
- 1940s
1940s
67 births
- 1950s
1950s
61 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 126 births (29% of all-time use).
Lysle by state
Where Lysle concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Lysle's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 440 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lysle? ▼
Since 1901, Social Security records show 440 babies named Lysle. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 20 births.
When was Lysle most popular? ▼
Lysle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Lysle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lysle are Pennsylvania (6 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Lysle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lysle since 1901 -- 87 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Lysle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lysander, Lysandro. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lysle's data
- Lysle's decade-level peak was the 1920s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Lysles (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Lysle
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1901–1987 (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. "Lysle: Baby Name Since 1901 - 440 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lysle. 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 Lysle 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 July 2026.