What is the origin of the name Lyle?

Lyle is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Lyle?

In 2023, 218 babies were named Lyle in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Lyle is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 218 →

All-Time Total: 57,806

Peak Year: 1922

Lyle is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word "l'isle" meaning "island."

Boy names closely related to Lyle

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Girl names closely related to Lyle

Izabelle Audra Loretta Myah Margo Veda Maizie Lilyan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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