Lyle Graves

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lyle Graves — English
57K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lyle Graves is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lyle is a masculine given name of English origin. Surname Lyle (surname) Given name Lyle Alzado (1949–1992), American NFL All-Pro football player Lyle Bauer (1958–2024), Canadian football player and executive Lyle Beerbohm (born 1979), professional mixed martial arts fighter Lyle Bennett (1903–2005), head coach of the Central Michigan college football program from 1947 to 1949 Lyle Berman (born 1941), professional poker player and business executive Lyle Bettger (1915–2003), character actor known most for his Hollywood roles from the 1950s Lyle Bien (born 1945), American vice admiral in the United States Navy Lyle Bigbee (1893–1942), outfield. The surname Graves: Graves is a surname of English origin. Its distribution within England is centered on Lincolnshire, followed in concentration by Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, and East Anglia. The surname is likely a variant of Grave with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. The surname Grave seems to have its possible origins in: 1. "Occupational name from Middle English greyve, grayve, greve 'steward bailif, manorial officer who managed the lord's demesne farm, headman of a town or village', a borrowing from Old Scandinavian greifi 'earl, count". 2. Lyle is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 57K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lyle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lyle

English

Surname Lyle (surname) Given name Lyle Alzado (1949–1992), American NFL All-Pro football player Lyle Bauer (1958–2024), Canadian football player and executive Lyle Beerbohm (born 1979), professional mixed martial arts fighter Lyle Bennett (1903–2005), head coach of the Central Michigan college football program from 1947 to 1949 Lyle Berman (born 1941), professional poker player and business executive Lyle Bettger (1915–2003), character actor known most for his Hollywood roles from the 1950s Lyle Bien (born 1945), American vice admiral in the United States Navy Lyle Bigbee (1893–1942), outfield.

Surname: Graves

English

Graves is a surname of English origin. Its distribution within England is centered on Lincolnshire, followed in concentration by Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, and East Anglia. The surname is likely a variant of Grave with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. The surname Grave seems to have its possible origins in: 1. "Occupational name from Middle English greyve, grayve, greve 'steward bailif, manorial officer who managed the lord's demesne farm, headman of a town or village', a borrowing from Old Scandinavian greifi 'earl, count". 2.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Lyle Graves

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 Lyle Graves:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Lyle?
The first name Lyle originates from English. Surname Lyle (surname) Given name Lyle Alzado (1949–1992), American NFL All-Pro football player Lyle Bauer (1958–2024), Canadian football player and executive Lyle Beerbohm (born 1979), professional mixed martial arts fighter Lyle Bennett (1903–2005), head coach of the Central Michigan college football program from 1947 to 1949 Lyle Berman (born 1941), professional poker player and business executive Lyle Bettger (1915–2003), character actor known most for his Hollywood roles from the 1950s Lyle Bien (born 1945), American vice admiral in the United States Navy Lyle Bigbee (1893–1942), outfield.
When was Lyle most popular?
The name Lyle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Graves?
The surname Graves originates from English. Graves is a surname of English origin. Its distribution within England is centered on Lincolnshire, followed in concentration by Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, and East Anglia. The surname is likely a variant of Grave with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. The surname Grave seems to have its possible origins in: 1. "Occupational name from Middle English greyve, grayve, greve 'steward bailif, manorial officer who managed the lord's demesne farm, headman of a town or village', a borrowing from Old Scandinavian greifi 'earl, count". 2.
How common is the surname Graves?
The surname Graves is shared by approximately 84K people worldwide.
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