Kayler
Every Kayler since 1987 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayler
Kayler is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,798 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 392 American babies have been named Kayler — about 64% boys and 36% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kayler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayler 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 | 7 | #12,535 | 21 | #4,798 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,380 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,001 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,937 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,457 | 8 | #9,263 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,947 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,115 | 16 | #5,691 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,176 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,324 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,748 | 8 | #9,288 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,309 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,608 | 10 | #7,856 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,468 | 15 | #5,804 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,213 | 8 | #9,300 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,586 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,872 | 12 | #6,905 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,228 | 5 | #13,509 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,587 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,679 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,603 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,732 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,681 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,785 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 9 | #10,314 | 5 | #11,318 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,022 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayler in 2025?
Kayler ranked #4,798 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayler?
392 babies have been named Kayler in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayler most popular?
Kayler peaked in 2025, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Kayler a boy or girl name?
Kayler is used for both: about 36% of babies named Kayler have been girls and 64% boys.
Is the name Kayler rising or falling?
Kayler is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.