Kyriee
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Kyriee. It is a predominantly male name (96.2% of registrations). The average person named Kyriee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyriee births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyriee. 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
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,134
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Kyriee
Kyriee leans heavily male at 96.2% of total registrations, but 7 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kyriee as a male name
- Ranked #4,134 in 2024
- 26 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (26 births)
Kyriee as a female name
- Ranked #13,686 in 2016
- 7 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (7 births)
Popularity
Kyriee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyriee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 102 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
Kyriee 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 Kyriee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyriees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyriee
The name Kyriee has its origins in ancient Greek and is derived from the word "Kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." This name was primarily used in the Byzantine Empire and other regions influenced by Greek culture, such as parts of the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kyriee can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato often referred to the concept of the "Kyrios" as a divine or supreme being, reflecting the philosophical and religious significance of the name.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th centuries, the name Kyriee became associated with the Eastern Orthodox Church. It was often used as a title of respect for religious leaders and as a part of liturgical prayers and hymns. The famous Byzantine emperor Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD, bore the name Kyriee as one of his numerous titles.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kyriee found its way into various European languages and cultures, particularly in areas with strong Greek or Byzantine influences. One notable figure bearing this name was Kyriee the Geometer, a 10th-century Byzantine scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kyriee gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals who were fascinated by ancient Greek culture and philosophy. One such individual was Kyriee Leontaris, a 16th-century Greek scholar and theologian who played a crucial role in the revival of classical Greek learning in Europe.
In the realm of literature, the name Kyriee has appeared in various works throughout history. One notable example is the character of Kyriee the Messenger in the epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, which is believed to have been composed around the 8th century BC.
While the name Kyriee has not been as widely used in recent times, it has maintained a strong connection to its ancient Greek roots and continues to be associated with themes of leadership, wisdom, and reverence for the divine.
People
Kyriee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyriee 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
Kyriee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyriee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyriee 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Kyriee a common name?
We classify Kyriee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyriee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyriee was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyriee is about 6 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 Kyriee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyriee a male name?
Yes, 96.2% of people registered as Kyriee 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 Kyriee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyriee 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 Kyriee 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 are named Kyriee?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kyriee? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.