How Many People Are Named Kayle?
Complete statistics for the name Kayle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kayle is a very rare female name, with only 4,550 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 72,529 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 63% of those named Kayle being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 4,641 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kayle Through the Generations
Kayle reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 206 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Kayle is 27, with 2,910 under 30, 1,686 between 30 and 60, and only 45 over 60. This distribution highlights how Kayle remains a name strongly associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kayle's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kayle
How Many People Have the Name Kayle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,550 people in the United States currently share the name Kayle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 72,529 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kayle a Common or Rare Name?
Kayle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kayle Mean?
Kayle means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kayle in SSA data, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.
When Was Kayle Most Popular?
The name Kayle reached peak popularity in 2000, with 206 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kayle?
Approximately 4,550 people named Kayle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,641. That works out to roughly 1 in 72,529 Americans.
Is Kayle a rare name?
Kayle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 72,529 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kayle mean?
Kayle means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kayle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 13% of people named Kayle are male and 87% are female.
When was Kayle most popular?
Kayle peaked in 2000 with 206 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.