Kyleek
An anglicized masculine name derived from the Gaelic "Caolach" meaning slender or thin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyleek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyleek today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyleek births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyleek. 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 Kyleek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,487
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kyleek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyleek 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 Kyleek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyleek
The given name Kyleek has its origins rooted in the ancient Celtic cultures of the British Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "cilleach," which translates to "little church" or "monastic cell." This suggests that the name may have been associated with early Christian monasteries or religious sites in Ireland and parts of Scotland.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kyleek can be traced back to medieval Irish manuscripts dating from the 9th to 12th centuries. During this period, it was primarily used as a surname or a place name, referring to specific locations where monastic settlements were established.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Kyleek was St. Kyleek of Glendalough, an Irish monk who lived in the 6th century. He is revered as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is credited with founding the renowned monastic city of Glendalough in County Wicklow.
In the 13th century, a monk named Kyleek O'Donnell is mentioned in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. He was a prominent figure in the Diocese of Raphoe and played a significant role in the religious affairs of the region.
During the 16th century, Kyleek McShane was a notable Irish chieftain and leader of the McShane clan in County Armagh. He is remembered for his involvement in the Irish Confederate Wars, where he fought against the English forces.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kyleek was Kyleek O'Farrell, a 17th-century Irish soldier who served in the armies of the Confederate Catholics during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. He was known for his bravery and military prowess in defending his homeland.
While the name Kyleek has deep roots in Irish history and culture, it has also been adopted and adapted in other regions, particularly in parts of Scotland and northern England, where it may have evolved into slightly different spellings or variations.
People
Kyleek + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyleek 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
Kyleek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyleek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyleek 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 Kyleek a common name?
We classify Kyleek 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 Kyleek most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyleek was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyleek is about 15 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 Kyleek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyleek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyleek 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 Kyleek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyleek 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 Kyleek 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 have Kyleek as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kyleek, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.