Kyler
How to say it: KY-lur · /ˈkaɪlər/
Possibly derived from Dutch surname 'Kyler' or a creative blend of Kyle and Tyler; popularized in the US in the 1990s.
Kyler was the 396th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 790 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #531 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #396 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 790 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,048 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #531 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Kyler found its widest use in the 2010s. It holds at that height for now, but a dip is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Blending softness with a crisp edge, Kyler sounds current and brisk. Rylan matches its pulse, shortened easily to Ky.
Nicknames
- Ky
Other spellings
Honouring a Kyler in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kyler is about 1 in 169.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English.
Famous people named Kyler
- Kyler Murray (born 1997)American football and baseball player
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