Lyle

Lyle - A very unique male name

Lyle appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #210. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lyle and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lyle? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lyle. The baby boy name Lyle was given to 145 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1099 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,112 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lyle peaked in popularity 108 years ago in 1918 on position 145.

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Lyle is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lyle is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #256 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,317.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lyle is where you live.

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Lyle origin and meaning

English and Scottish surname, from Old French

A transferred surname from Old French l'isle, 'the island' — originally for someone from an island place

Lyle began as a surname for families from island places, recorded in Norman French as de l'Isle. As a first name it peaked in 1927 and has drifted down ever since, keeping a quiet, countrified feel.

Attested etymology

Lyle is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Lyle, pop culture references for the name Lyle and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lyle

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lyle, sorted by popularity.

Leo / Lee / Lowell / Louie / Loyal / Loy / Lou / Lael / Lew / Lio /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Lyle

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lyle a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lyle?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LYLE · /laɪl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lisle — The fuller French-derived spelling, also in the data
• Lyall — Related Scottish surname form

Famous bearers

• Lyle Lovett — American country singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1957) Contemporary
• Lyle Alzado — American NFL defensive lineman for the Broncos, Browns and Raiders (1949–1992) Historical

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Lyle suits parents after a short, unfussy vintage name that sits comfortably next to today's Wyatts and Waylons.

Worth knowing

• Occasionally misheard as Kyle or Lila