Kiele
Every Kiele since 1981 — 508 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiele
Kiele is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1981, 508 American babies have been named Kiele. Its peak came in 2005, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kiele stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiele year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,983 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,746 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,411 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,637 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,797 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,235 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,761 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,510 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,481 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,985 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,088 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,044 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,074 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,946 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,657 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,963 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,634 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,621 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,337 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,158 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,833 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,489 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,350 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,713 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,536 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kiele
- Kiele Sanchez Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiele in 2025?
Kiele did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kiele?
508 babies have been named Kiele in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiele most popular?
Kiele peaked in 2005, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Kiele a boy or girl name?
Kiele is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiele rising or falling?
Kiele is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiele?
Well-known people named Kiele include Kiele Sanchez (actor).