Kyrion
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "lord" or "master".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Kyrion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyrion today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrion births was 2021 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrion. 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 Kyrion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
2021
14 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,665
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Kyrion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyrion 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 48 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kyrion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrion 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 Kyrion 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 Kyrion
The given name Kyrion has its roots in ancient Greek, originating sometime during the classical period of ancient Greece, roughly between the 5th and 4th centuries BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Greek word "Kyrios," which translates to "lord" or "master," indicating a sense of authority and power. This connection suggests that Kyrion may have been bestowed upon individuals of high social standing or those perceived as leaders within their communities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kyrion can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato mentions a character named Kyrion, though little is known about the historical accuracy or significance of this individual. However, the inclusion of the name in Plato's work suggests that it was in use during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Kyrion. One such individual was Kyrion of Soli, a Greek philosopher from the 3rd century BC who was a student of the renowned Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium. Kyrion made contributions to the field of logic and is mentioned in the writings of ancient philosophers like Diogenes Laertius.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Kyrion of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century AD in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. He is credited with making significant contributions to the study of astronomy and is believed to have developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Kyrion of Chios, a Greek poet and playwright who lived in the 3rd century BC. Although only fragments of his works have survived, he is renowned for his tragedies and is mentioned in the writings of ancient scholars like Athenaeus.
Lastly, Kyrion of Ephesus was a Greek sculptor who lived during the 2nd century BC. He is known for creating intricate and highly acclaimed sculptures, some of which are believed to have adorned the famous Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
While the name Kyrion may not be as widely used today as it was in ancient times, its historical significance and association with notable figures from various fields make it a fascinating example of a name that has endured through the ages, carrying with it a sense of authority and leadership rooted in its ancient Greek origins.
People
Kyrion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrion 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
Kyrion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrion 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Kyrion a common name?
We classify Kyrion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyrion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrion was 2021, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrion 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 Kyrion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrion 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 Kyrion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrion 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 Kyrion 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 Kyrion as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.