Cye

Boy name

Cye has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2021.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2021 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1988

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cye — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kyeboy

5,904 babies since 1956

Tyeboy

5,580 babies since 1930

Cyboy

3,921 babies since 1902

Cheboy

2,469 babies since 1968

Cyleboy

1,995 babies since 1960

Ryeboy

1,236 babies since 1971

Names with a similar vibe

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Sibling name ideas for Cye

Same era and popularity as Cye, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Rozie Brindle Mehwish Kesiah

Brothers

Sherlock Kasan Keats Tabius

FAQ

How popular is the name Cye?

Cye has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cye peak?

Cye peaked in 2021, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Cye a girl or boy name?

Cye is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cye are boys).

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