May 19, 2024
In an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with one name, over 700 individuals named Kyle gathered in Kyle, Texas on May 18, 2024. However, they fell short of surpassing the current record held by a town in Bosnia that gathered 2,325 Ivans in 2017.
The city of Kyle has been attempting to break this record for the fifth year in a row. Last year, they managed to gather 1,490 Kyles. Despite not setting a new world record this time around, the event still attracted people from various backgrounds and experiences who shared the common name.
The attempt drew attention from multiple sources including The Associated Press, CBS News, AP News, and ABC News. Each article provided unique facts about the event such as the number of attendees and comparisons to previous records.
According to data from the Social Security Administration, Kyle ranked 416th among male names in 2023. By comparison, Ivan ranked 153.
The Kyles who attended the event came with different expectations. Some held stereotypes about what a Kyle is like, imagining them as