Kyrelle
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Cyrelle.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyrelle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyrelle today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrelle births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrelle. 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 Kyrelle with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kyrelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,415
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Kyrelle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrelle 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 Kyrelle 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyrelle
The name Kyrelle has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "kyrios," meaning "lord" or "master." It was a name often given to children of noble or wealthy families, symbolizing their high status and authority.
During the Byzantine era, the name Kyrelle gained popularity among the aristocracy and was frequently found in historical records and texts from that period. One notable figure who bore this name was Kyrelle of Antioch, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century AD.
As the Byzantine Empire expanded its influence across the Mediterranean region, the name Kyrelle spread to other parts of Europe and the Middle East. In the 9th century, a famous Arab poet and writer named Kyrelle ibn al-Qasim gained recognition for his profound works.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Kyrelle was associated with various rulers and nobility across Europe. One such figure was Kyrelle de Montfort, a French nobleman who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade during the 13th century.
In the Renaissance period, the name Kyrelle experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the wealthy and influential families of Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Kyrelle Farnese, a prominent patron of the arts and a member of the influential Farnese family in the 16th century.
Over the centuries, the name Kyrelle has been borne by several other notable figures, including Kyrelle Delacroix, a French painter and art critic in the 19th century, and Kyrelle Montoya, a renowned Spanish flamenco dancer in the early 20th century.
While the name Kyrelle has its roots in ancient Greece and has been used throughout history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its rich historical background and association with nobility and cultural significance make it a unique and intriguing name choice.
People
Kyrelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrelle 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
Kyrelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrelle 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kyrelle a common name?
We classify Kyrelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyrelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrelle was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrelle is about 9 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 Kyrelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrelle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrelle 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 Kyrelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrelle 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 Kyrelle 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 Kyrelle as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.