How old is someone named Kyle?
The average Kyle is 34 years old.
Half of all living Kyles are between 27 and 40.
When was Kyle popular?
Kyle rose fast and peaked in 1990, then faded almost as fast. 56% of all Kyles were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 79 | 0 |
| 1910s | 454 | 0 |
| 1920s | 814 | 0 |
| 1930s | 912 | 120 |
| 1940s | 1,267 | 570 |
| 1950s | 7,471 | 5,300 |
| 1960s | 17,730 | 15,000 |
| 1970s | 33,614 | 30,000 |
| 1980s | 144,366 | 140,000 |
| 1990s | 181,612 | 180,000 |
| 2000s | 76,636 | 75,000 |
| 2010s | 24,666 | 24,000 |
| 2020s | 5,018 | 5,000 |
How many Kyles are still alive?
About 470,000 Kyles are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 490,000 babies named Kyle since 1881.
Nearly every Kyle ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kyle?
More than half of living Kyles are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 9%
- Millennial 56%
- Gen Z 28%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Kyle an old name?
Somewhat. Kyle is older than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kyle will be 60 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Kyle a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.2% of living Kyles are men.
Names the same age as Kyle
NAME TWIN
Kyle's name twin is Mayra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mayra's age curve is the closest match to Kyle's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Kyle
How old is the average Kyle?
The average Kyle in the US is 34 years old. The median is 34, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kyle?
About 470,000 Kyles are alive in the US today, out of roughly 490,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Kyle most popular?
In 1990, when about 23,000 baby boys were named Kyle.
Is Kyle a Millennial name?
Yes. About 56% of living Kyles are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this