Kyrenn
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Kira.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyrenn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyrenn today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrenn births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrenn. 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 Kyrenn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,335
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kyrenn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrenn 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 Kyrenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyrenn
The name Kyrenn has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken by the Celtic peoples of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The name is believed to have emerged around the 5th or 6th century AD, during the early medieval period.
Kyrenn is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "cairenn," which means "little berry" or "small fruit." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with fertility, abundance, or nature. In the Gaelic tradition, names often held symbolic meanings related to desirable qualities or natural elements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyrenn can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a person named Kyrenn mac Áedáin, who was a prince of the Kingdom of Dál Riata in the late 6th century.
In the 9th century, a prominent figure named Kyrenn of Iona was an Irish monk and scribe who lived on the island of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland. He is credited with producing several illuminated manuscripts, including the Book of Kells, one of the most celebrated examples of Insular art.
During the 12th century, Kyrenn of Moray was a Scottish nobleman and military commander who fought alongside King David I of Scotland. He played a significant role in the Battle of the Standard in 1138, where he led the Scottish forces against an English army.
In the 15th century, Kyrenn O'Donnell was an Irish chieftain and lord of Tír Chonaill (County Donegal). He is remembered for his efforts in defending his lands against the English during the Tudor conquest of Ireland.
Another notable figure was Kyrenn MacQuarrie, a Scottish clan chief from the Isle of Ulva, who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his involvement in the Scottish clan wars and his loyalty to the Scottish crown during the turbulent times of the Scottish Reformation.
While the name Kyrenn has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and historically significant name with deep roots in Celtic culture and history.
People
Kyrenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrenn 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
Kyrenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrenn 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 Kyrenn a common name?
We classify Kyrenn 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 Kyrenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrenn was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrenn is about 3 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 Kyrenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrenn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrenn 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 Kyrenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrenn 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 Kyrenn 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 Kyrenn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kyrenn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.