The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 14 births ranking #976. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kyler is best treated as a modern blended name, probably shaped by the sounds of Kyle and Tyler. It also matches an established surname, which adds to its surname-style feel.
Behind the Name presents Kyler as a modern English name with uncertain exact formation. Its popularity fits the broader wave of brisk contemporary boys’ names built from familiar sounds.