Kyelle
A feminine name inspired by the Irish word "caol" meaning slender.
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the first name Kyelle. It is a predominantly female name (92.4% of registrations). The average person named Kyelle today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyelle births was 2022 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyelle. 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
131
~ 1 in 2,616,445 Americans
Peak year
2022
16 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,810
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Kyelle
Kyelle leans heavily female at 92.4% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kyelle as a male name
- Ranked #13,478 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Kyelle as a female name
- Ranked #12,810 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (12 births)
Popularity
Kyelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyelle from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 73 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kyelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyelle 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 Kyelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyelle
The name Kyelle is a unique and intriguing moniker with an intricate history that spans across multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language, where the root word "kyel" signified strength and resilience. This name was particularly prevalent among the Gaelic tribes that inhabited the British Isles during the early medieval period.
As the centuries passed, variations of the name Kyelle began to emerge in different regions of Europe. In Scandinavia, for instance, the Old Norse word "kyl" shared a similar meaning, referring to a person of exceptional fortitude and determination. It is believed that the name Kyelle was introduced to these northern lands through the interactions between Celtic and Norse cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyelle can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives dating back to the 13th century. Here, a powerful Viking chieftain named Kyelle Thorvaldsson was renowned for his bravery and leadership during the age of Norse exploration and conquest.
In the 15th century, the name Kyelle gained prominence in the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland. Historical records from this era indicate that a renowned Celtic bard named Kyelle MacCionnaith, born in 1427, was celebrated for his poetic verses and storytelling prowess, which helped preserve the rich cultural heritage of his people.
As time progressed, the name Kyelle continued to resonate with individuals seeking to embrace the qualities of strength and resilience it represented. In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Kyelle O'Sullivan, an Irish noblewoman who played a pivotal role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, demonstrating unwavering courage in the face of adversity.
In more recent times, the name Kyelle has transcended its historical roots and gained global recognition. One prominent individual who carried this name was Kyelle Summers, an American artist and activist born in 1962. Her vibrant paintings and sculptures celebrated the beauty of diversity and fostered a deeper understanding of various cultures.
Another noteworthy figure was Kyelle Monteiro, a Brazilian environmental scientist born in 1980, who dedicated her life to preserving the Amazon rainforest and advocating for sustainable practices. Her unwavering commitment to protecting the planet's delicate ecosystems has inspired countless individuals worldwide.
People
Kyelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 131 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyelle 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 2,616,445 US residents.
Is Kyelle a common name?
We classify Kyelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 132 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyelle was 2022, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyelle is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kyelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyelle a female name?
Yes, 92.4% of people registered as Kyelle in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Kyelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyelle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kyelle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kyelle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.