Kye
Boy nameKye has been given to 5,904 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 2016.
Meaning & origin
Possibly a modern phonetic rendering of Kai, or a short form of Kyle and Kyler.
Origin: Germanic languages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,904
Peak year
2016 (369 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1956
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
6% girls / 94% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kye — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kye.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kye?
Kye has been given to 5,904 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kye peak?
Kye peaked in 2016, when 369 babies were given the name.
Is Kye a girl or boy name?
Kye is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Kye are boys).
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