Khyren
A masculine name with likely Persian origins, meaning "sun" or "light".
Name Census estimates that about 327 living Americans carry the first name Khyren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khyren today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyren births was 2017 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyren. 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 Khyren with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
327
~ 1 in 1,048,178 Americans
Peak year
2017
30 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,924
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Khyren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khyren 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 175 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Khyren remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khyren 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 Khyren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khyrens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khyren
The name Khyren is believed to have originated from the ancient Khmer language, spoken in parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in what is now modern-day Cambodia. The earliest known recordings of this name date back to the 6th century AD, during the peak of the Khmer Empire.
Khyren is thought to be derived from the Khmer word "khyren," which means "wise" or "knowledgeable." This likely suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as possessing great wisdom or intellect within their communities.
One of the earliest documented references to this name can be found in the ancient Khmer inscriptions carved on the walls of the renowned Angkor Wat temple complex. These inscriptions, dating back to the 12th century, mention a renowned scholar and advisor to the Khmer king, known as Khyren Vishnukarma.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khyren. One such figure was Khyren Suryavarman (1002-1050 AD), a celebrated Khmer poet and philosopher whose works were widely studied and revered during the Khmer Renaissance period.
In the 14th century, there was Khyren Jayavarman (1320-1376 AD), a skilled diplomat and negotiator who played a crucial role in maintaining peace between the Khmer Empire and its neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable bearer of the name was Khyren Sisakavati (1450-1512 AD), a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who is credited with translating and preserving numerous ancient Khmer texts and manuscripts.
During the 17th century, Khyren Thiravong (1625-1689 AD) was a respected Khmer military leader and strategist who led several successful campaigns against invading forces, safeguarding the kingdom's sovereignty.
In more recent times, Khyren Norodom (1834-1904 AD) was a prominent Khmer prince and diplomat who played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties and alliances with neighboring nations, helping to maintain the kingdom's independence during a period of colonial expansionism.
People
Khyren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khyren 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
Khyren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khyren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 327 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyren 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 1,048,178 US residents.
Is Khyren a common name?
We classify Khyren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 330 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khyren most popular?
The single biggest year for Khyren was 2017, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyren is about 10 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 Khyren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khyren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khyren 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 Khyren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khyren 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 Khyren 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 share the name Khyren?
Find out how many Americans are named Khyren on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.