Kylealexander
A masculine compound name combining Kyle, of Scottish origin meaning "narrow" or "river," and Alexander, of Greek origin meaning "defender of men."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kylealexander. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kylealexander today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kylealexander births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kylealexander. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kylealexander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,988
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Kylealexander: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kylealexander 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 Kylealexander during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kylealexander
The name Kylealexander is a modern compound name, combining the English names Kyle and Alexander. It does not have a direct origin from a single language or culture, but rather is a recent creation that blends two existing names.
The name Kyle is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Cail, which itself is a shortened form of the Irish name Cailean. This name has roots in the Gaelic words "cail" meaning "narrowness" or "strait," and "an" meaning "the." The Kyle portion of the name likely originated as a reference to the narrow channels or straits found in the geography of Scotland.
Alexander, on the other hand, is a name with Greek origins, derived from the Greek word "alexandros," which means "defender of men." This name has a long and storied history, with one of the most famous bearers being Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian king and military commander who lived from 356 to 323 BCE.
While the individual names Kyle and Alexander have long histories, the compound name Kylealexander itself is a relatively modern invention, with no known historical records or famous bearers until recent times. It is likely a creative combination chosen by parents for its unique sound and blend of meanings.
Some notable individuals who have borne the first name Kyle include Kyle Chandler, an American actor born in 1965, and Kyle Korver, an American professional basketball player born in 1981. Famous Alexanders throughout history include Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king and conqueror, Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish-born inventor of the telephone (1847-1922), and Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States (1755-1804).
While the name Kylealexander is a modern compound, it draws upon the rich histories and meanings of its component names, blending Scottish and Greek influences into a unique moniker that carries connotations of narrowness, protection, and defense.
People
Kylealexander + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kylealexander 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
Kylealexander: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kylealexander?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kylealexander 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kylealexander a common name?
We classify Kylealexander as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kylealexander most popular?
The single biggest year for Kylealexander was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kylealexander is about 34 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 Kylealexander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kylealexander a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kylealexander 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.
Is Kylealexander still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kylealexander 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 Kylealexander 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 Americans are named Kylealexander?
You can see how many people share the name Kylealexander on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.