How Many People Are Named Kyel?
Complete statistics for the name Kyel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kyel is a very rare name for boys, with only 284 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,162,588 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of those named Kyel being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 289 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kyel Through the Generations
Kyel emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2012 with 14 births. Since then, it's seen a steady rise, with most of its bearers falling under the age of 30. The name's current trend suggests it's becoming more popular among younger parents, with 223 individuals under 30 compared to 66 aged between 30 and 60.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kyel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kyel
How Many People Have the Name Kyel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 284 people in the United States currently share the name Kyel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,162,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kyel a Common or Rare Name?
Kyel 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 Kyel Mean?
Kyel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kyel in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Kyel Most Popular?
The name Kyel reached peak popularity in 2012, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kyel?
Approximately 284 people named Kyel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 289. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,162,588 Americans.
Is Kyel a rare name?
Kyel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,162,588 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kyel mean?
Kyel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kyel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kyel are male and 2% are female.
When was Kyel most popular?
Kyel peaked in 2012 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.