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Lyle

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Pronounced LYLE /ˈlaɪl/Medium

Meaning: From a surname rooted in the Norman French de l'isle ('of the island'), long a Scottish surname and given name. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Lyle means 'the island' (said 'LYLE'). More often a boy's name, which we note.
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Origin MediumScottish, French
MeaningFrom a surname rooted in the Norman French de l'isle ('of the island'), long a Scottish surname and given name. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#11771 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,008

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118882023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lyle traces to the French/Scottish surname 'the island' (de l'isle). As a girl's name it is very rare and reads as a sleek surname pick; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note (said 'LYLE').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, crisp, and surname-style.

Did you know? Lyle comes from a Norman-French surname, de l'isle ('of the island'), long used in Scotland — a trim, vintage name that is far more often a boy's, which we note (said 'LYLE').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Lyle — Scottish/French surname; 'the island'; boy-leaning

Variations

LisleLyallLial

Nicknames

LyLylie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyle mean?

Lyle comes from a French/Scottish surname meaning 'the island'; it is more often a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Lyle?

It's said LYLE /ˈlaɪl/ — one syllable.

Is Lyle a boy or girl name?

Lyle is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Lyle?

Lyle is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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