Kyri
A feminine name of unknown origin meaning "queen" or "lady".
Name Census estimates that about 911 living Americans carry the first name Kyri. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Kyri today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyri births was 2020 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyri. 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.
People living today
911
~ 1 in 376,240 Americans
Peak year
2020
50 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,316
Tracked since 1970
Gender
Gender distribution for Kyri
Kyri is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 925 total registrations, 413 (44.6%) were male and 512 (55.4%) were female.
Kyri as a male name
- Ranked #6,316 in 2024
- 14 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (34 births)
Kyri as a female name
- Ranked #9,910 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (35 births)
Popularity
Kyri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyri from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 369 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kyri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyri 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 Kyri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Louisiana, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Kyri, while Texas, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyri
The given name Kyri originates from the Greek language and has its roots dating back to ancient times. It is a shortened form of the name Kyriakos, which means "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." This name was commonly used in the Byzantine Empire and among Greek Orthodox Christians.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Kyri is mentioned in various texts, including religious scriptures and historical records. It was a popular name during the early Christian era and was often given to individuals with a strong religious or spiritual background.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kyri can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who lived from 384 to 322 BC. He mentioned a student named Kyri in one of his works, providing an early reference to the name's usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kyri. Here are five examples:
1. Kyri Kosmassa (born around 450 AD) was a Byzantine poet and hymnographer who composed many religious hymns and liturgical texts for the Eastern Orthodox Church.
2. Kyri of Edessa (circa 800 AD) was a renowned scholar and theologian from the city of Edessa (now Şanlıurfa, Turkey). He wrote extensively on various theological topics and contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.
3. Kyri Pavlina (1310-1368) was a Bulgarian princess and the second wife of Tsar Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria. She played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Bulgarian Empire during the 14th century.
4. Kyri Loukaris (1572-1638) was a Greek scholar, philosopher, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1620 to 1623, and again from 1623 to 1638. He is known for his efforts to reform the Greek Orthodox Church and his contributions to theology and education.
5. Kyri Tsoulou (1899-1968) was a Greek painter and one of the leading figures of the Greek modernist movement in the early 20th century. Her works are celebrated for their bold use of color and exploration of abstract forms.
While the name Kyri has its roots in ancient Greek culture and was prevalent in the Byzantine era, it has continued to be used in various parts of the world, particularly among Greek communities and those with Greek heritage. The name carries a rich historical legacy and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Kyri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyri 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
Kyri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 911 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyri 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 376,240 US residents.
Is Kyri a common name?
We classify Kyri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 925 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyri most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyri was 2020, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyri is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kyri a female name?
Yes, 55.4% of people registered as Kyri in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.