Going for the Record: Kyle, Texas Gathers to Celebrate Unique Namesake

In Kyle, Texas, the city is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by gathering as many people named Kyle as possible. The event will take place on May 18th at the Kyle Fair, which is open to anyone with the name Kyle spelled exactly that way.

To be eligible for participation, participants must provide proof of their first name “Kyle”. Variations of the name such as Kyler, Kyal or Kylee will not be accepted. Middle names, last names and nicknames are also not qualified for participation.

City officials hope to surpass the current record held in Bosnia where 2,325 individuals named Ivan gathered in 2017. Last year’s “Gathering of the Kyles” event in Kyle, Texas brought together 1,490 participants from across the country.

The Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza runs from May 17-19 at Lake Kyle Park featuring live music, food trucks, margarita judging and rib judging among other activities. Admission to the fair is free for all attendees.