Kyanite
A gemstone name derived from the Greek word "kyanos" meaning deep blue.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyanite. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyanite today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyanite births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyanite. 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 Kyanite. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,258
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Kyanite: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyanite 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 Kyanite during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyanite
The name Kyanite is a relatively modern name, inspired by the blue gemstone called kyanite. It is not a traditional given name from any specific language or culture, but rather a name created in recent times, likely in the English-speaking world.
Kyanite is a silicate mineral that forms in long, flat blades or crystals. It has a distinctive blue color, ranging from pale blue to deep indigo. The name "kyanite" comes from the Greek word "kyanos," meaning blue. This gemstone has been known since ancient times, but it was not until the 18th century that it was officially named and classified as a distinct mineral species.
While the gemstone kyanite has been around for millennia, its use as a given name is a much more recent phenomenon. The earliest recorded instances of Kyanite being used as a first name seem to date back to the late 20th century, likely inspired by the growing interest in using unique, nature-inspired names for children.
One of the earliest known people with the first name Kyanite was Kyanite Sundance, born in 1975. She was a member of the Potawatomi Nation and became involved in environmental activism, advocating for the protection of Native American lands and natural resources.
Another notable individual with the name Kyanite is Kyanite Rose, a Canadian artist and illustrator born in 1982. Her work often incorporates vibrant colors and elements inspired by nature, reflecting the meaning behind her unique name.
In 2005, Kyanite Lowe was born in the United States. She later gained some public attention as a child model and actress, appearing in various commercials and television shows.
While the name Kyanite is still relatively uncommon, it has been adopted by a small number of individuals around the world, drawn to its connection to the natural world and its distinctive sound.
One of the most well-known individuals with this name is Kyanite Skylar, a British environmental activist and influencer born in 1995. She has used her social media platforms to raise awareness about sustainability, conservation efforts, and the importance of protecting the planet's natural resources.
While the name Kyanite is not deeply rooted in any particular culture or historical tradition, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and nature-inspired choice for parents seeking a name with a special meaning for their child.
People
Kyanite + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyanite as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyanite: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyanite?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyanite 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kyanite a common name?
We classify Kyanite as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyanite most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyanite was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyanite is about 7 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 Kyanite in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyanite a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyanite 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 Kyanite still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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 Kyanite?
Find out how many people have the name Kyanite on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.