Cylis
Every Cylis since 1999 — 465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cylis
Cylis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,909 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 465 American babies have been named Cylis. Its peak came in 2011, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Cylis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cylis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,909 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,918 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,291 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,594 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,129 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,859 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,858 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,175 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,445 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,854 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2,775 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,462 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,806 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,553 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,186 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,293 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,403 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,221 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,699 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,997 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,633 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cylis in 2025?
Cylis ranked #5,909 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cylis?
465 babies have been named Cylis in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cylis most popular?
Cylis peaked in 2011, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Cylis a boy or girl name?
Cylis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cylis rising or falling?
Cylis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.