From the island
Derived from the Old French 'l'isle', this name originally served as a topographic surname for someone who lived on an island. It transitioned to a given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter
All-Pro NFL defensive end
Actor known for The Carol Burnett Show
The friendly protagonist of Bernard Waber's children's books · Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Subject of a high-profile American criminal case
