Keyior
An invented name likely alluding to the concept of keys.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Keyior. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Keyior today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyior births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyior. 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 Keyior. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,278
Tracked since 2023
Gender
Gender distribution for Keyior
Keyior is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 5 (45.5%) were male and 6 (54.5%) were female.
Keyior as a male name
- Ranked #13,278 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Keyior as a female name
- Ranked #14,302 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Popularity
Keyior: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyior 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 Keyior during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyior
The name Keyior originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "keyi," meaning "guardian" or "protector," and the suffix "-or," signifying a person or thing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyior can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 6th century BCE, discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri. This inscription suggests that Keyior may have been a name bestowed upon individuals who served as guardians or protectors within the Etruscan society.
In the 2nd century CE, the Roman historian Suetonius mentioned a Keyior who was a member of the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Claudius. This reference provides evidence that the name continued to be used in the Roman era, possibly by individuals with Etruscan ancestry or connections.
During the Middle Ages, records indicate that a Keyior served as a knight in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century. This Keyior was known for his bravery and loyalty, further reinforcing the name's association with guardianship and protection.
In the 15th century, a renowned Italian painter and architect named Keyior Gambara (1437-1496) left a lasting legacy through his remarkable works, including frescoes adorning churches in Parma and Cremona. His artistic contributions solidified the name's presence in the Italian Renaissance.
Another notable figure bearing the name Keyior was a 17th-century Spanish explorer and navigator, Keyior de Alvarado (1598-1667). He led several expeditions to the Pacific islands and played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the region.
While the name Keyior may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its rich historical lineage and associations with guardianship, bravery, and cultural significance continue to make it a fascinating and evocative name from the past.
People
Keyior + last name combinations
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FAQ
Keyior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyior 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Keyior a common name?
We classify Keyior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyior most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyior was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyior is about 3 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 Keyior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyior a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Keyior in the SSA data are female. 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 Keyior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyior 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 Keyior 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 many people are called Keyior?
You can see how many people have the name Keyior on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.