Kylie
Uncertain, possibly from kylie (“boomerang”).
Every Kylie since 1960 — 122,340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylie
Kylie is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #204 in 2025 with 1,491 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 122,340 American babies have been named Kylie. Its peak came in 2004, when 5,597 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 Kylie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylie 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 | 1,491 | #204 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,599 | #189 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,444 | #207 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,503 | #198 | 7 | #10,402 |
| 2021 | 1,807 | #159 | — | — |
| 2020 | 2,022 | #132 | — | — |
| 2019 | 2,263 | #125 | — | — |
| 2018 | 2,432 | #124 | 5 | #13,310 |
| 2017 | 2,704 | #114 | — | — |
| 2016 | 3,427 | #83 | 5 | #13,373 |
| 2015 | 4,162 | #66 | 5 | #13,196 |
| 2014 | 3,962 | #73 | 6 | #11,529 |
| 2013 | 4,036 | #61 | — | — |
| 2012 | 4,177 | #59 | 8 | #9,362 |
| 2011 | 4,351 | #57 | 6 | #11,667 |
| 2010 | 4,606 | #57 | 10 | #7,910 |
| 2009 | 4,389 | #62 | 12 | #7,060 |
| 2008 | 5,194 | #51 | 11 | #7,496 |
| 2007 | 4,659 | #63 | 7 | #10,417 |
| 2006 | 4,719 | #67 | 10 | #7,769 |
| 2005 | 4,970 | #57 | 9 | #8,036 |
| 2004 | 5,557 | #49 | 40 | #2,674 |
| 2003 | 5,558 | #52 | 18 | #4,540 |
| 2002 | 4,833 | #61 | 19 | #4,266 |
| 2001 | 3,353 | #95 | 19 | #4,221 |
| 2000 | 3,206 | #104 | 11 | #6,152 |
| 1995 | 3,152 | #106 | 11 | #5,360 |
| 1990 | 1,612 | #180 | 15 | #3,886 |
| 1985 | 361 | #549 | 6 | #6,202 |
| 1980 | 327 | #568 | 9 | #4,345 |
| 1975 | 44 | #2,003 | — | — |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,646 | — | — |
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| 1960 | 7 | #5,437 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kylie
- Kylie Minogue Singer · b. 1968
- Kylie Jenner Model · b. 1997
- Kylie Ireland Pornographic actor · b. 1970
- Kylie Palmer Swimmer · b. 1990
- Kylie Masse Swimmer · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylie mean?
Uncertain, possibly from kylie (“boomerang”).
How popular is the name Kylie in 2025?
Kylie ranked #204 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,491 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylie?
122,340 babies have been named Kylie in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylie most popular?
Kylie peaked in 2004, when 5,597 newborns received the name.
Is Kylie a boy or girl name?
Kylie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kylie rising or falling?
Kylie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kylie?
Well-known people named Kylie include Kylie Minogue (singer), Kylie Jenner (model), Kylie Ireland (pornographic actor).