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Khyron

Of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from the Greek word "kyrios" meaning "lord" or "master".

Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Khyron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khyron today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyron births was 2012 (15 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyron. 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 Khyron with official rankings and popularity over time.

People living today

151

~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans

Peak year

2012

15 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2022 SSA rank

#11,651

Tracked since 1999

Popularity

Khyron: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Khyron 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 86 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Khyron 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 Khyron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505
2000s50050
2010s86086
2020s11011

Origin

Meaning and history of Khyron

The name Khyron has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and language. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "khyros," which means "authority" or "power." This name was particularly popular in the regions of ancient Greece and the surrounding areas influenced by Greek culture.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khyron can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek poet Homer. In his epic work, the Iliad, Khyron is depicted as a wise and powerful centaur, known for his skills in medicine, archery, and prophecy. This mythological figure was revered for his wisdom and knowledge, which may have contributed to the name's association with authority and power.

In the 5th century BCE, there was a notable Athenian statesman and military leader named Khyron. He played a significant role in the Peloponnesian War against Sparta and was known for his strategic leadership and oratory skills. Khyron's influence and reputation during this pivotal period in Greek history likely helped to further establish the name's prestige.

Another historical figure who bore the name Khyron was a renowned philosopher and mathematician from the 3rd century BCE. This Khyron hailed from Alexandria, Egypt, and made significant contributions to the field of geometry. His works, particularly on the properties of conic sections, were widely studied and influential in the development of ancient mathematics.

During the Byzantine era, a notable military commander named Khyron lived in the 6th century CE. He served under the Emperor Justinian I and played a crucial role in the conquest of Italy and the suppression of the Nika Revolt in Constantinople. Khyron's military prowess and loyalty to the empire further solidified the name's association with power and authority.

In the realm of literature, a prominent figure bearing the name Khyron was a Greek poet and scholar from the 2nd century BCE. This Khyron was renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge and his contributions to the preservation of ancient Greek literature. His works, although largely lost to history, were highly regarded in his time and helped to maintain the cultural legacy of Greece.

Throughout history, the name Khyron has been associated with individuals who possessed wisdom, authority, and a strong presence, likely stemming from its ancient Greek roots and the mythological figure it was derived from. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over time, the name has maintained a sense of prestige and power in various cultural contexts.

People

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FAQ

Khyron: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Khyron?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyron 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 2,269,896 US residents.

Is Khyron a common name?

We classify Khyron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Khyron most popular?

The single biggest year for Khyron was 2012, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyron 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 Khyron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Khyron a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khyron 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 Khyron still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Khyron 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 Khyron 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 Khyron?

See how many Americans are named Khyron on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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