Kyrielle
A French feminine name derived from the Greek word "kyrie," meaning "lord."
Name Census estimates that about 261 living Americans carry the first name Kyrielle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kyrielle today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrielle births was 2017 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrielle. 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
261
~ 1 in 1,313,235 Americans
Peak year
2017
30 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,512
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kyrielle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyrielle from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 161 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kyrielle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrielle 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 Kyrielle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyrielle
The given name Kyrielle is derived from the French word "kyrielle," which means a litany or a long series of words or phrases. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "kyrios," meaning "lord" or "master." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France.
In the 12th century, a form of French poetry known as the "kyrielle" emerged, where short lines were repeated in a specific pattern. This poetic form was often used in religious hymns and chants, which may have contributed to the name's association with spirituality and devotion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyrielle was in the 13th-century French manuscript "Le Roman de la Rose," a famous medieval allegorical poem. The name was mentioned as a symbol of grace and beauty, reflecting its poetic roots.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kyrielle. One such figure was Kyrielle de Montfort (1234-1304), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of poets and troubadours during her time.
In the 16th century, Kyrielle Durand (1518-1588), a French scholar and translator, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature. Her translations of classical texts were highly regarded and helped preserve the cultural heritage of the time.
Another prominent figure was Kyrielle Lefevre (1676-1732), a French baroque composer and musician. Her compositions for the harpsichord and organ were celebrated during the reign of Louis XIV and showcased the artistic prowess of women in the era.
In the 19th century, Kyrielle Delacroix (1812-1882), a French painter and sculptor, gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of nature and rural life. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Salon de Paris and are now preserved in various museums across France.
The name Kyrielle has also been associated with literary figures, such as Kyrielle Gaultier (1876-1944), a French novelist and poet. Her lyrical prose and exploration of human emotions earned her critical acclaim during the early 20th century.
People
Kyrielle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrielle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyrielle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrielle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 261 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrielle 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 1,313,235 US residents.
Is Kyrielle a common name?
We classify Kyrielle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 263 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyrielle most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrielle was 2017, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrielle 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 Kyrielle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrielle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrielle 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.
Is Kyrielle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrielle 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 Kyrielle 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 called Kyrielle?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kyrielle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.