Kycen
A unique invented name with no definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 256 living Americans carry the first name Kycen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kycen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kycen births was 2024 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kycen. 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
256
~ 1 in 1,338,884 Americans
Peak year
2024
51 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,606
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kycen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 124 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kycen 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 Kycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kycens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma recorded the most babies named Kycen, while Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kycen
The name Kycen is a modern variation of the more traditional name Kyson, which has its origins in the Old Norse language. The name Kyson is believed to have been derived from the Norse word "kyr," meaning "cow," and the suffix "-son," indicating a patronymic or family name. The name likely originated in the medieval period, when it was common practice in Scandinavian cultures to incorporate elements of nature or the environment into personal names.
While the name Kycen itself does not appear to have any direct historical references, its root form, Kyson, can be traced back to ancient Norse sagas and legends. One notable example is the Icelandic saga, "Grettir's Saga," which mentions a character named Kyson who lived in the 10th century. Additionally, the name Kyson is found in some early Norwegian and Swedish church records, indicating its usage among Norse populations in the medieval era.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kycen are relatively modern, dating back to the late 20th century. It is likely that the name emerged as a creative spelling variation or adaptation of the more traditional Kyson, perhaps as a way to give the name a fresh and unique twist. Despite its recent origin, the name Kycen has gained some popularity in certain regions.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kyson or its variations. One example is Kyson Bunthorne, a fictional character from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta "Patience," first performed in 1881. Another is Kyson Beyer, an American musician and composer who lived in the early 20th century (1888-1958). Additionally, Kyson Gern was a professional ice hockey player from Canada who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
While the name Kycen itself is relatively new and lacks a long historical record, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Norse peoples, with its roots in the ancient practice of incorporating elements of nature into personal names. The name's modern popularity reflects a desire for unique and creative names while still maintaining a connection to historical and linguistic traditions.
People
Kycen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kycen 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
Kycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 256 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kycen 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 1,338,884 US residents.
Is Kycen a common name?
We classify Kycen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 258 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Kycen was 2024, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kycen is about 8 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 Kycen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kycen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kycen 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 Kycen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kycen 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 Kycen 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 Kycen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.