Kyel
Every Kyel since 1982 — 304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyel
Kyel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,019 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 304 American babies have been named Kyel. Its peak came in 2025, when 15 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 Kyel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyel 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,019 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,079 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,027 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,695 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,391 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,490 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,575 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,539 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,427 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,526 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,276 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,186 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,484 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,588 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,502 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,501 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,755 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,189 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,764 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,421 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,963 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,996 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,830 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,800 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,412 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,298 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyel in 2025?
Kyel ranked #6,019 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 Kyel?
304 babies have been named Kyel in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyel most popular?
Kyel peaked in 2025, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Kyel a boy or girl name?
Kyel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyel rising or falling?
Kyel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.