Kule
A boy's name of African origin with 95 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Kule is a boy's baby name of African origin, used among the Luganda-speaking Baganda people of Uganda. In Luganda, kule means 'far away' or 'distant,' and names derived from circumstances or hopes at birth are central to Baganda naming traditions.
Kule is rare outside East African communities, carrying a spare, evocative quality — a name that suggests horizon, distance, and the expansive possibilities of life ahead.
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Kule first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1981. First appearing in the 1980s, Kule emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its African classification suggests a path from african linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kule has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 89 | — |
The Story of Kule
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Kule is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Kule are most likely born between 1981 and 1990.
How rare is Kule?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kule is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 89 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kule by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1981–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | #7689 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8647 |
| 1988 | 16 | #3290 |
| 1987 | 9 | #4777 |
| 1986 | 14 | #3360 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3316 |
| 1984 | 9 | #4398 |
| 1983 | 10 | #4028 |
| 1982 | 6 | #6060 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5918 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–1990