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Lyle

Lyle: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameSurname origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /laΙͺl/ Β· /ˈlaΙͺΙ™l/

Meaning and origin of Lyle

  • A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

How popular is Lyle?

216U.S. babies in 2025
#145peak rank (1918)
60,203babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,013 girls and 59,190 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyle (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1077 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #145 in 1918. In 2025, 216 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,073 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lyle FAQ

What does the name Lyle mean?

A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Lyle?

Lyle is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Lyle?

Since 1880, 1,013 girls and 59,190 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyle (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1077 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #145 in 1918. In 2025, 216 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lyle a boy or girl name?

Lyle is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,013 girls and 59,190 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.