Kye
4 countries#1366 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kye was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,904 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #1366 · peaked in 2016 with 369 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,093 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2013 with 282 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,938 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1055 · peaked in 2007 with 267 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
133 births recorded 1998–2024 · peaked in 2013 with 23 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
22 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kye’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1438 | — |
| 2007 | #1359 | ↑79 |
| 2008 | #1389 | ↓30 |
| 2009 | #1202 | ↑187 |
| 2010 | #1206 | ↓4 |
| 2011 | #1149 | ↑57 |
| 2012 | #1180 | ↓31 |
| 2013 | #1211 | ↓31 |
| 2014 | #1102 | ↑109 |
| 2015 | #977 | ↑125 |
| 2016 | #693 | ↑284 |
| 2017 | #758 | ↓65 |
| 2018 | #760 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #797 | ↓37 |
| 2020 | #815 | ↓18 |
| 2021 | #887 | ↓72 |
| 2022 | #867 | ↑20 |
| 2023 | #940 | ↓73 |
| 2024 | #1196 | ↓256 |
| 2025 | #1366 | ↓170 |
Frequently asked questions about Kye
Is Kye a popular name?
Yes — Kye currently ranks #1366 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kye more common for boys or girls?
Kye is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kye most popular?
Kye peaked in 2016 in United States, with 369 recorded births that year.
Is Kye rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kye’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2798 in 1956 to #1366 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kye?
At least 9,997 babies have been recorded with the name Kye across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kye popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kye appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kye?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kye include Holland, Jeriah, Baron, Jaire.
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