Kyion
A masculine name with uncertain origins, potentially related to the Greek word "kyrios" meaning "lord".
Name Census estimates that about 248 living Americans carry the first name Kyion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyion today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyion births was 2016 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyion. 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 Kyion with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
248
~ 1 in 1,382,074 Americans
Peak year
2016
28 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,464
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kyion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyion 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 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kyion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyion 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 Kyion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyion
The name Kyion is a relatively rare and unique name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from ancient Greek or Roman cultures, potentially derived from the word "kyon," which means "dog" or "hound." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone with traits associated with dogs, such as loyalty, protectiveness, or a keen sense of hearing.
Despite its obscure beginnings, the name Kyion has made occasional appearances throughout history. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be traced back to a minor character in the ancient Greek play "The Frogs" by Aristophanes, written around 405 BC. In this comedic play, a character named Kyion is portrayed as a guard or watchdog, possibly alluding to the name's canine connotations.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Kyion emerged as a high-ranking military commander in the service of the Emperor Heraclius (circa 610-641 AD). Historical accounts depict Kyion as a skilled and valiant warrior, leading troops against the Persians and playing a pivotal role in the Byzantine-Persian Wars of the early 7th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Kyion gained further prominence with the publication of the epic poem "The Lusiads" by the renowned Portuguese poet Luís de Camões in 1572. In this celebrated work, Camões introduces a character named Kyion, a mythical figure who accompanies the legendary explorer Vasco da Gama on his voyages to India.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kyion was a French philosopher and scholar who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Known as Kyion de Rosny, he made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and was renowned for his translations of Egyptian hieroglyphs and Persian texts.
In more recent times, the name Kyion has been associated with a handful of notable individuals, including Kyion Gaillard, an American professional basketball player born in 1993, and Kyion Grayes, an American football wide receiver who played for various teams in the National Football League in the early 2000s.
While the name Kyion may not be as widely recognized as some more common names, its rich history and unique origins make it a fascinating and intriguing choice. From its ancient Greek roots to its appearances in literature and historical accounts, the name Kyion has left an indelible mark across various cultures and eras.
People
Kyion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyion 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
Kyion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 248 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyion 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 1,382,074 US residents.
Is Kyion a common name?
We classify Kyion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 250 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyion was 2016, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyion is about 11 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 Kyion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyion 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 Kyion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyion 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 Kyion 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 Kyion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.