Nyle
Every Nyle since 1914 — 2,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyle
Nyle is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,026 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,217 American babies have been named Nyle. Its peak came in 2016, when 96 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 Nyle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyle 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 | — | — | 41 | #3,026 |
| 2024 | — | — | 50 | #2,656 |
| 2023 | — | — | 58 | #2,380 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,954 | 61 | #2,342 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,037 | 77 | #1,952 |
| 2020 | — | — | 71 | #2,013 |
| 2019 | — | — | 58 | #2,354 |
| 2018 | — | — | 66 | #2,133 |
| 2017 | — | — | 67 | #2,083 |
| 2016 | — | — | 96 | #1,660 |
| 2015 | — | — | 48 | #2,592 |
| 2014 | — | — | 49 | #2,534 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,569 | 44 | #2,698 |
| 2012 | — | — | 54 | #2,375 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,411 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,423 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,384 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,896 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,753 | 31 | #3,489 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,916 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,454 | 21 | #4,295 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,430 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,569 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,407 | 27 | #3,318 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,941 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,025 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #2,999 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,419 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,256 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,825 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,578 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,284 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,558 |
| 1955 | — | — | 14 | #2,199 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,402 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,905 |
| 1940 | — | — | 12 | #2,155 |
| 1935 | — | — | 23 | #1,444 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,940 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,880 |
| 1920 | — | — | 14 | #2,306 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,224 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyle in 2025?
Nyle ranked #3,026 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyle?
2,217 babies have been named Nyle in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyle most popular?
Nyle peaked in 2016, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Nyle a boy or girl name?
Nyle is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyle rising or falling?
Nyle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.