Cayle
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cayle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 250 babies have been named Cayle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,624 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,624
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Cayle is also used as a girl name, ranked #61601.
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"ruler of the people"
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About the Name Cayle
Cayle is a boy name .
Is Cayle a boy or girl name? Cayle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,624 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,601. Cayle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayle is currently ranked #29,624 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cayle include Cay, Caie, and Caykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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