Boy · #6,952 in 2026

Lysle

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

Current Rank

#6,952

Peak Rank

#1,747 (1920)

Total Babies

440

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1901

First Year

1987

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1747

Peak Rank

440

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lysle

Lysle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1901, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 20 Lysles were born — ranking #1,747 that year. As of 2026, Lysle ranks #6,952 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 440 Lysles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lysle

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

Lysol
Liesel
Liesl
Losel
Lucille
Lasalle
Lisle
Lucile
Lyall
Lysa
Lassalle
Leisler

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lysle

What does the name Lysle mean?

Lysle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1901. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lysle in 2026?

In 2026, Lysle ranks #6,952 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lysle most popular?

Lysle reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,747 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

Lysle has historically been most popular in Michigan, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lysle.

Is Lysle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lysle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lysle include Orange, Onie, Carle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lysle

Lysle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1901 and has accumulated 440 births in the dataset. Lysle's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,747. Use the chart and map above to compare Lysle'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.