Kyier
A unique masculine name of unclear origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Kyier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyier today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyier births was 2024 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyier. 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
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2024
27 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,018
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kyier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyier from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 88 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
Kyier 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 Kyier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyiers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyier
The name Kyier is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the English word "kyi," which is a variation of the word "chi" used in some Native American languages to refer to a spiritual life force or energy. The name may also be a combination of the elements "ky" and "ier," which could be derived from the Old Norse words "kyn" meaning "family" or "kin" and the French suffix "-ier" indicating an occupation or profession.
While the name itself does not have a long historical record, it seems to have gained popularity in the United States, particularly among parents seeking unique and unconventional names for their children. The earliest recorded instances of the name Kyier date back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it remained relatively rare until the early 2000s.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kyier was Kyier Gordon, an American professional basketball player born in 1990. He played college basketball for the University of Missouri before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft.
Another notable bearer of the name is Kyier Critten, an American football player born in 1997. He played college football for the University of South Carolina and was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
In the realm of entertainment, Kyier Butts is an American actor and model born in 1998. He has appeared in several television shows and films, including the Netflix series "Outer Banks."
Kyier Glover is an American singer and songwriter born in 2001. She gained recognition for her viral cover songs on social media platforms and has since released several original singles and an EP.
Kyier Fields is an American artist and muralist born in 1992. He is known for his vibrant and colorful murals that often depict themes of social justice and community empowerment.
It's worth noting that while the name Kyier has gained some traction in recent decades, its historical significance and widespread usage are still relatively limited compared to more traditional names with deeper cultural roots.
People
Kyier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyier 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
Kyier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyier 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 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Kyier a common name?
We classify Kyier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyier most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyier was 2024, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyier is about 6 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 Kyier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyier 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 Kyier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyier 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 Kyier 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 Kyier?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.