Kyrin
A modern invented name possibly derived from Greek meaning "lord" or "master".
Name Census estimates that about 2,146 living Americans carry the first name Kyrin. It is a predominantly male name (92.9% of registrations). The average person named Kyrin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrin births was 2017 (159 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kyrin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Kyrin is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 159,718 Americans
Peak year
2017
159 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,739
Tracked since 1992
Census
Kyrin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,375 people with the first name Kyrin, which placed it at #9,894 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,894
National first-name rank
People counted
1.4K
1,375 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
53.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kyrin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kyrin is Black at 53.6%. The next largest groups are White (22.3%) and Two or More Races (13.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kyrin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kyrin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American53.6% · 737
- White22.3% · 306
- Two or more races13.7% · 189
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 85
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 26
Gender
Gender distribution for Kyrin
Kyrin leans heavily male at 92.9% of total registrations, but 154 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kyrin as a male name
- Ranked #1,739 in 2024
- 95 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (153 births)
Kyrin as a female name
- Ranked #16,539 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (15 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kyrin leans strongly male. 1,203 people counted with this name were male (87.5%), compared with 172 female bearers (12.5%).
Popularity
Kyrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyrin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,107 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kyrin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kyrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyrins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, California recorded the most babies named Kyrin, while Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyrin
The name Kyrin has its origins in ancient Greek mythology, where it was derived from the word "kyrinos," meaning "lord" or "master." This name was commonly used to refer to powerful gods and deities in Greek myths and legends.
In classical Greek literature, the name Kyrin appears in several works, including Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. It was often used to describe characters of great strength, courage, and leadership qualities. One notable example is the character of Kyrin, a brave warrior who fought alongside Achilles in the Trojan War.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kyrin dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on ancient Greek pottery and artifacts. Throughout the centuries, the name has been adapted and modified in various cultures and languages, leading to different spellings and pronunciations.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Kyrin was Kyrin of Thebes, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BCE. He is credited with several important contributions to the field of geometry, including the development of the concept of proportionality.
Another notable individual with the name Kyrin was Kyrin of Ephesus, a renowned sculptor who lived during the Hellenistic period in the 3rd century BCE. His masterpieces include the famous Statue of Diana at Ephesus, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In the 2nd century CE, Kyrin of Alexandria was a prominent Greek scholar and philosopher. He is known for his extensive writings on various subjects, including philosophy, literature, and the sciences. His work played a significant role in preserving and transmitting ancient Greek knowledge to future generations.
During the Byzantine era, Kyrin I was the name of an influential patriarch of Constantinople who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church and played a crucial role in resolving theological disputes and promoting religious unity.
In more recent times, Kyrin Rakishev, a Kazakh businessman and philanthropist born in 1979, has gained recognition for his contributions to various industries and charitable initiatives. He is known for his involvement in the mining, finance, and real estate sectors, as well as his support for education and environmental causes.
While the name Kyrin has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has transcended its origins and has been embraced by various communities around the world, each imbuing it with their own cultural significance and interpretations.
People
Kyrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 159,718 US residents.
Is Kyrin a common name?
We classify Kyrin as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrin was 2017, when 159 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kyrin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,375 people with the name Kyrin, or 0.46 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,894 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kyrin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kyrin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kyrin leans strongly male. 1,203 people counted with this name were male (87.5%), compared with 172 female bearers (12.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kyrin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kyrin is Black at 53.6%. The next largest groups are White (22.3%) and Two or More Races (13.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kyrin most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kyrin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.6% (737 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kyrin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrin a male name?
Yes, 92.9% of people registered as Kyrin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kyrin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kyrin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Kyrin?
See how many people share the name Kyrin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.