Akyrie
A unique name, possibly a modern variation of the Greek "Akyrion" meaning "without authority".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Akyrie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Akyrie today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akyrie births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akyrie. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Akyrie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,282
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Akyrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Akyrie from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 9 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akyrie 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 Akyrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Akyrie
The name Akyrie is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century. It does not appear to have any clear linguistic or cultural roots, and its meaning and origins remain somewhat obscure.
Akyrie seems to be a creative combination of various linguistic elements. The prefix "Ak-" could be derived from the Greek word "akē," meaning "remedy" or "cure," while the suffix "-yrie" may be inspired by the Greek word "kyrios," meaning "lord" or "master." However, this potential etymological connection is speculative, and the name's true origins are uncertain.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Akyrie. It does not appear to be associated with any religious scriptures or traditional cultural practices. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century.
Due to its relatively modern and unique nature, there are few notable historical figures bearing the name Akyrie. However, here are five individuals who have been identified with this first name:
1. Akyrie Jones, an American basketball player who played for various professional teams in the early 2000s.
2. Akyrie Williams, an American singer-songwriter and musician known for her work in the indie rock genre in the late 2010s.
3. Akyrie Stephens, an American chef and restaurateur who opened a successful farm-to-table restaurant in Portland, Oregon, in the 2010s.
4. Akyrie Garcia, a Mexican-American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and whimsical artwork in the early 2000s.
5. Akyrie Thompson, an Australian environmental activist and advocate for sustainable living, active in the late 2010s and 2020s.
It's important to note that the name Akyrie remains relatively uncommon, and its usage and popularity may continue to evolve in the coming years.
People
Akyrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akyrie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Akyrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akyrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akyrie 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Akyrie a common name?
We classify Akyrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akyrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Akyrie was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akyrie is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Akyrie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akyrie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akyrie 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 Akyrie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akyrie 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 Akyrie 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Akyrie?
See how many Americans are named Akyrie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.