Lyle Wilson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lyle Wilson — English
57K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lyle Wilson 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 Wilson: Wilson is a British surname, common in the English-speaking world, with several distinct origins. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name. The medieval Will is derived from any of several names containing Old Norse or the first Germanic element wil, meaning “will” or "desire". The surname Wilson is first recorded in England as Willeson in 1324 and in Scotland as Wulson in 1405. It is the seventh most common surname in England, and tenth most common in the United States, occurring 783,051 times as of 2000. Wilson is the third most common surname in Scotland. 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: Wilson

Meaning: son of Will

Germanic

Wilson is a British surname, common in the English-speaking world, with several distinct origins. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name. The medieval Will is derived from any of several names containing Old Norse or the first Germanic element wil, meaning “will” or "desire". The surname Wilson is first recorded in England as Willeson in 1324 and in Scotland as Wulson in 1405. It is the seventh most common surname in England, and tenth most common in the United States, occurring 783,051 times as of 2000. Wilson is the third most common surname in Scotland.

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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 Wilson

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 Wilson:

11
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Wilson?
The surname Wilson originates from Germanic. Wilson is a British surname, common in the English-speaking world, with several distinct origins. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name. The medieval Will is derived from any of several names containing Old Norse or the first Germanic element wil, meaning “will” or "desire". The surname Wilson is first recorded in England as Willeson in 1324 and in Scotland as Wulson in 1405. It is the seventh most common surname in England, and tenth most common in the United States, occurring 783,051 times as of 2000. Wilson is the third most common surname in Scotland.
What are the origins of the name Lyle Wilson?
The name Lyle Wilson combines two different traditions: the first name Lyle has English roots, while the surname Wilson originates from Germanic.
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