Kyle Mattingly

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kyle Mattingly — Celtic
240K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kyle Mattingly is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Kyle is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Kyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland. Kyle is also a Scots word for a strait, derived from the Gaelic caol ("narrow"). Kyle is predominantly masculine and has been in use as a given name at least since the 1800s. It has been among the top 1,000 names for American boys at various times since 1902, influenced by American football player Kyle Rote (1928–2002) and his son, soccer star Kyle Rote Jr. The surname Mattingly: Surname The Mattingly surname originated in Mattingley, Hampshire, England, where said family lived for over 600 years. David Burroughs Mattingly (born 1956), American illustrator David Mattingly (archaeologist) (born 1958), British historian and author Don Mattingly (born 1961), American baseball player and coach Earl Mattingly (1904–1993), American baseball player Garrett Mattingly (1900–1962), American historian Harold Mattingly (1884–1964), British historian Ignatius Mattingly (1927–2004), American linguist Jimmy Mattingly is a fictional character in the movie That Thing You Do! Ken Mattin. Kyle is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 240K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kyle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kyle

Celtic

Kyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland. Kyle is also a Scots word for a strait, derived from the Gaelic caol ("narrow"). Kyle is predominantly masculine and has been in use as a given name at least since the 1800s. It has been among the top 1,000 names for American boys at various times since 1902, influenced by American football player Kyle Rote (1928–2002) and his son, soccer star Kyle Rote Jr.

Surname: Mattingly

English

Surname The Mattingly surname originated in Mattingley, Hampshire, England, where said family lived for over 600 years. David Burroughs Mattingly (born 1956), American illustrator David Mattingly (archaeologist) (born 1958), British historian and author Don Mattingly (born 1961), American baseball player and coach Earl Mattingly (1904–1993), American baseball player Garrett Mattingly (1900–1962), American historian Harold Mattingly (1884–1964), British historian Ignatius Mattingly (1927–2004), American linguist Jimmy Mattingly is a fictional character in the movie That Thing You Do! Ken Mattin.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kyle is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kyle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kyle Mattingly

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kyle Mattingly:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kyle?
The first name Kyle originates from Celtic. Kyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland. Kyle is also a Scots word for a strait, derived from the Gaelic caol ("narrow"). Kyle is predominantly masculine and has been in use as a given name at least since the 1800s. It has been among the top 1,000 names for American boys at various times since 1902, influenced by American football player Kyle Rote (1928–2002) and his son, soccer star Kyle Rote Jr.
When was Kyle most popular?
The name Kyle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mattingly?
The surname Mattingly originates from English. Surname The Mattingly surname originated in Mattingley, Hampshire, England, where said family lived for over 600 years. David Burroughs Mattingly (born 1956), American illustrator David Mattingly (archaeologist) (born 1958), British historian and author Don Mattingly (born 1961), American baseball player and coach Earl Mattingly (1904–1993), American baseball player Garrett Mattingly (1900–1962), American historian Harold Mattingly (1884–1964), British historian Ignatius Mattingly (1927–2004), American linguist Jimmy Mattingly is a fictional character in the movie That Thing You Do! Ken Mattin.
What are the origins of the name Kyle Mattingly?
The name Kyle Mattingly combines two different traditions: the first name Kyle has Celtic roots, while the surname Mattingly originates from English.
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