Kyrio
A Greek masculine name meaning "lordly" or "master".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyrio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyrio today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrio births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrio. 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 Kyrio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,231
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Kyrio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrio 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 Kyrio 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 Kyrio
The name Kyrio has its origins in the Greek language and can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." This word was initially used as a respectful form of address, particularly in reference to deities or rulers.
In ancient Greek literature and texts, the word "kyrios" is frequently encountered. For instance, it appears in the writings of Homer, where it is used to address gods and kings. Additionally, it is found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is used to refer to Jesus Christ as "Lord."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyrio can be found in the 4th century BC. Kyrio of Pandosia was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived during this period. He is known for his contributions to the field of geometry and for being a student of the renowned philosopher Plato.
Another notable figure with the name Kyrio is Saint Kyrio of Constantinople, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to historical records, he was a soldier in the Roman army who was executed for his unwavering faith during the persecutions of Christians under the reign of Emperor Decius.
In the 6th century AD, there was a Byzantine monk and theologian named Kyrio of Scythopolis. He is renowned for his writings on monastic life and for his contributions to the establishment of monasteries in the region of Scythopolis (modern-day Bethshan, Israel).
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Kyrio was also found among members of the imperial family. One such figure was Kyrio Kantakouzenos, a noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was the wife of Emperor John VI Kantakouzenos and played an influential role in the political affairs of the empire.
Another notable figure with the name Kyrio is Kyrio Tzitzikostas, a Greek Orthodox monk and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his expertise in theology and philosophy, and his writings on various subjects related to the Orthodox faith.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Kyrio, which has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, reflecting its association with lordship, authority, and reverence.
People
Kyrio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrio 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
Kyrio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrio 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 Kyrio a common name?
We classify Kyrio 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 Kyrio most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrio was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrio 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 Kyrio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrio 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 Kyrio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrio 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 Kyrio 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 common is the name Kyrio?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.