Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Klye

Name: Popularity of the name Klye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Klye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#1,962 (1986)

Total Babies

297

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2012

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#1962

Peak Rank

297

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Klye

Klye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 30 Klyes were born — ranking #1,962 that year. As of 2026, Klye ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 297 Klyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Klye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Klye is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cly
Clai
Klei
Clue
Clay
Claw
Clow
Cloe
Clea
Cloy
Clu
Clo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Klye

What does the name Klye mean?

Klye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Klye in 2026?

In 2026, Klye ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Klye most popular?

Klye reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #1,962 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Klye most popular?

Klye has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Klye.

Is Klye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Klye is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Klye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Klye include Pryce, Dougles, Jubal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Klye

Klye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 297 births in the dataset. Klye's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #1,962. Use the chart and map above to compare Klye's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.