Cyle
Every Cyle since 1960 — 1,995 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cyle
Cyle is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,394 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 1,995 American babies have been named Cyle. Its peak came in 1989, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cyle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cyle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,394 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,724 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,429 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #8,995 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,195 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,276 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #10,959 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,720 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,438 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,569 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,244 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,293 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30 | #3,568 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,431 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,142 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #2,991 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,100 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,635 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,682 |
| 2002 | — | — | 56 | #1,978 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,575 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49 | #2,057 |
| 1995 | — | — | 60 | #1,563 |
| 1990 | — | — | 103 | #1,044 |
| 1985 | — | — | 76 | #1,058 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,294 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,108 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,927 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,012 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,741 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cyle in 2025?
Cyle ranked #8,394 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cyle?
1,995 babies have been named Cyle in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cyle most popular?
Cyle peaked in 1989, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Cyle a boy or girl name?
Cyle is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cyle rising or falling?
Cyle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.