Kyller
A masculine name of Norse origin meaning "from the killers."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kyller. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyller today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyller births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyller. 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 Kyller. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,490
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Kyller: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyller from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Kyller 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 Kyller 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 Kyller
The name Kyller is believed to have originated in ancient Germanic regions, with its roots tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Germanic word "kal," which means "bold" or "brave." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who displayed exceptional courage or valor.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kyller was relatively common among the nobility and warrior classes in various Germanic tribes and kingdoms. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Kyller the Valiant, a legendary warrior who fought alongside King Theodoric the Great in the 6th century.
In the 8th century, a monk named Kyller of Lindisfarne gained prominence for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated throughout medieval Europe.
The name Kyller also appeared in various Norse sagas and legends, often associated with heroic deeds and acts of bravery. One notable figure was Kyller Ironhand, a fierce Viking chieftain who led his clan in numerous battles against rival tribes in the 9th century.
In the 11th century, a renowned knight named Kyller de Montfort fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England. His bravery and skill in battle earned him lands and titles, and his descendants continued to bear the name Kyller for generations.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian artist and sculptor named Kyller Buonarroti (1475-1564) gained fame for his masterpieces, including the iconic statue of David and the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Throughout history, the name Kyller has been associated with individuals who displayed strength, courage, and a resilient spirit, reflecting its ancient Germanic roots and the qualities it was meant to embody.
People
Kyller + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyller 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
Kyller: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyller?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyller 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kyller a common name?
We classify Kyller as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyller most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyller was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyller is about 18 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 Kyller in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyller a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyller 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 Kyller still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyller 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 Kyller 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 have Kyller as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kyller, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.