Kyne
An Old English feminine name meaning "royal lady" or "queen".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kyne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyne today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyne births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyne. 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 Kyne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,271
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Kyne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyne 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 Kyne 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyne
The name Kyne is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cyne," which means "royal" or "kingly." It is thought to have first appeared in Anglo-Saxon England during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 11th centuries.
Kyne was a name primarily used by the nobility and upper classes of Anglo-Saxon society. It was often given to children born into noble families or those with royal lineage, as it symbolized their high social status and potential for leadership.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kyne can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a king named Kyne who ruled over the kingdom of Mercia in the early 8th century.
In the 10th century, a prominent figure named Kyne appears in the Ecclesiastical History of the English People, written by the Venerable Bede. Kyne was a nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the battles against the invading Danes.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kyne was relatively uncommon but still carried a sense of prestige and nobility. One notable bearer of the name was Kyne de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was a supporter of King Henry II of England.
In the 13th century, a Welsh prince named Kyne ap Maredudd was a prominent figure in the struggles against English rule. He led several uprisings and was known for his bravery and determination in defending Welsh independence.
Another historical figure with the name Kyne was Kyne of Gascony, a skilled archer and military commander who fought alongside King Edward III of England during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.
As time passed, the name Kyne became less common, but it has been revived in recent years as a unique and distinctive name choice. While it may not be as widely used as some other names, its historical roots and connections to royalty and nobility give it a sense of strength and character.
People
Kyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyne 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
Kyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyne 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 Kyne a common name?
We classify Kyne 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 Kyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyne was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyne 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 Kyne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyne 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 Kyne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyne 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 Kyne 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 Kyne as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kyne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.