Khyre
A unisex creative name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Khyre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khyre today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyre births was 2017 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyre. 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.
People living today
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
2017
16 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,493
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Khyre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khyre 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 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Khyre remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khyre 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 Khyre 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 Khyre
The name Khyre is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of the Arabic prefix "Kh" and the English word "fire." While its roots may stem from Arabic, the name itself does not have a clear historical or cultural origin.
Despite its lack of ancient lineage, the name Khyre has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and communities. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Khyre Johnson, an American football player who played for the Atlanta Falcons in the late 1990s.
Another notable figure named Khyre was Khyre Williams, a former professional basketball player from the United States. Williams played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA D-League and international competitions, during the early 2000s.
In the realm of music, Khyre Wilson was a American rapper and songwriter who gained recognition in the late 2010s for his collaborations with several mainstream artists. His unique stage name helped him stand out in the crowded hip-hop scene.
Moving to the world of literature, Khyre Thomas was an acclaimed author and poet from the United Kingdom. Thomas published several collections of poetry and short stories in the early 2000s, with their works often exploring themes of identity and cultural diversity.
Finally, Khyre Ahmed was a Pakistani-American activist and social entrepreneur who founded a non-profit organization focused on empowering underprivileged communities through education and sustainable development initiatives. Ahmed's work spanned several countries and earned them numerous accolades and recognition throughout the 2010s.
While the name Khyre may not have a rich historical tapestry, its unique sound and modern appeal have attracted a diverse range of individuals who have left their mark across various fields and industries. As a relatively new name, its legacy and impact continue to unfold with each passing generation.
People
Khyre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khyre 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
Khyre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khyre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyre 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 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Khyre a common name?
We classify Khyre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khyre most popular?
The single biggest year for Khyre was 2017, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyre is about 15 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 Khyre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khyre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khyre 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 Khyre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khyre 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 Khyre 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 Khyre?
You can see how many people share the name Khyre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.