Kile Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kile is an Old English name meaning 'narrow body of water' or 'descendant of the woods'. It has evolved from the Old English term 'cīl' to its modern form. The name reflects traits of nature and strength. There is no biblical background associated with it, and it saw increased popularity in the 20th century. Variants include Kyle and Kail.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kile"
Pronunciation
/kaɪl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kile is derived from the Old English word 'cīl', which means 'a narrow body of water' or 'a channel'. It may also be related to the Gaelic name 'Caille', which means 'a descendant of the woods'.
Meaning
narrow body of water, descendant of the woods
Language Evolution
Cīl (Old English), Kile (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kile has been used in various forms since the Middle Ages but gained popularity in the 20th century as a modern given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kyle, Kail, Kyla
Modern Popularity & Image
Kile is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with nature and strength.
Famous People
Kile Glover, an American television producer and son of Usher, Kile McCarthy, a notable athlete
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Kile Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 42 peak births in 1996
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kile"
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 "Kile"
"Kile" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6100th of 7545 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4902nd of 7552 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3356th of 10718 | 149 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2253rd of 16616 | 463 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3944th of 24088 | 363 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13917th of 23106 | 34 |
Regional Popularity of "Kile" 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) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.22% 2576th/4582 |
- |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kile" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kile"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kile" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Kile" in the United States
The name Kile is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kile has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kile' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6100th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4902nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3356th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2253rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3944th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13917th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kile' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.