Cyler
A modern masculine name derived from the name Cyril, meaning "lord" or "masterful".
Name Census estimates that about 643 living Americans carry the first name Cyler. It is a predominantly male name (99.2% of registrations). The average person named Cyler today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyler births was 2009 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyler. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
643
~ 1 in 533,055 Americans
Peak year
2009
45 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,138
Tracked since 1985
Gender
Gender distribution for Cyler
Out of the 651 babies given the name Cyler since 1880, 99.2% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Cyler as a male name
- Ranked #9,138 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (45 births)
Cyler as a female name
- Ranked #17,045 in 2015
- 5 female births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (5 births)
Popularity
Cyler: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cyler from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 266 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cyler by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cyler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cylers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Cyler, while North Carolina, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyler
The name Cyler has its origins in the ancient Celtic language. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "kyl", which means "slender" or "lean". This word is believed to have been used to describe someone with a slim or lithe physique. The name was primarily found in the regions of modern-day Ireland and Scotland during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cyler can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the entry for the year 1021, a man named Cyler mac Áeda is mentioned as a clan chieftain in the northern regions of Ireland. This suggests that the name was in use among the Gaelic nobility of that time.
In the 12th century, a Cyler of Galloway is mentioned in the chronicles of the Scottish kings. He was a notable warrior and landowner in the region of Galloway, which was then part of the Kingdom of Scotland. This indicates that the name had also spread to Scotland by that period.
During the 13th century, a figure named Cyler the Bard is recorded as a renowned poet and storyteller in the court of the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great. This suggests that the name had also gained some popularity among the Welsh people during that era.
In the 15th century, a Cyler Fitzpatrick is recorded as a member of the Fitzpatrick clan, a prominent Irish family with roots in the province of Leinster. This shows that the name continued to be used in Ireland during the late medieval period.
In more recent times, a notable figure named Cyler Haskell lived during the 18th century in the American colonies. He was a prominent farmer and landowner in the state of Massachusetts and played a role in the early years of the American Revolution.
While the name Cyler is not as common today as it once was, it continues to be used as a first name, particularly in regions with strong Celtic cultural influences. Its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and historical heritage of the Celtic peoples.
People
Cyler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyler as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cyler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 643 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyler going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 533,055 US residents.
Is Cyler a common name?
We classify Cyler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 651 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyler most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyler was 2009, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyler is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cyler a male name?
Yes, 99.2% of people registered as Cyler in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.