Kayle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kayle is a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'crown' or 'laurel'. It evolved from the name Kail, becoming popular in the late 20th century as a distinctive choice. The name is associated with modern trends and has notable individuals who bear it.
The name Kayle is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kayle has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kayle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5303rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4131st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3358th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5711th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16607th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1694th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1469th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4322nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kayle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kayle"
Pronunciation
/keɪl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Kayle is derived from the Hebrew name 'Kail' which means 'crown' or 'laurel'.
Meaning
crown, laurel
Language Evolution
Kail, Kayl, Kayle
Historical Usage
Kayle gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique variation of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kail, Kayl, Kaila
Modern Popularity & Image
Kayle is often seen as a modern and trendy name, appealing to parents seeking distinctive options.
Famous People
Kayle Kelsey, Kayle McKeown
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kayle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kayle"
"Kayle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5303rd of 7552 | 27 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4131st of 10718 | 101 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3358th of 16616 | 262 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5711th of 24088 | 216 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16607th of 23106 | 20 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9454th of 12526 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9746th of 19264 | 49 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1694th of 27321 | 1,274 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1469th of 35406 | 2,277 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4322nd of 30306 | 397 |
Regional Popularity of "Kayle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kayle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.68% 1241st/3685 |
47.33% 2118th/4475 |
38.06% 1977th/5194 |
38.29% 2419th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.62% 1403rd/4582 |
36.33% 1876th/5164 |
19.06% 1394th/7313 |
23.84% 1779th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
- |
59.10% 4032nd/6822 |
58.24% 3655th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kayle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kayle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.