Kyro
A unisex name of Greek origin meaning "lord" or "master".
Name Census estimates that about 2,508 living Americans carry the first name Kyro. It is a predominantly male name (99.5% of registrations). The average person named Kyro today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyro births was 2023 (464 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyro. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kyro with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Kyro is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.5K
~ 1 in 136,664 Americans
Peak year
2023
464 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#643
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Kyro
Out of the 2,525 babies given the name Kyro since 1880, 99.5% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Kyro as a male name
- Ranked #643 in 2024
- 432 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (456 births)
Kyro as a female name
- Ranked #11,735 in 2023
- 8 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (8 births)
Popularity
Kyro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyro from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 1,838 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
Kyro 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 Kyro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyros live
The SSA's state-level files cover 36 states and territories. California, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Kyro, while Oregon, Nebraska, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyro
The name Kyro is a relatively modern invention, with its roots likely stemming from a fusion of the prefixes "Ky" and "Ro". The prefix "Ky" is found in various languages, such as Greek (meaning "lord" or "master") and Finnish (meaning "village" or "parish"). On the other hand, the prefix "Ro" has its origins in Latin, where it was often used as a diminutive or affectionate form of a name.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Kyro, its components have been present in various cultures and languages throughout history. For instance, the Greek name "Kyrios" (meaning "lord" or "master") shares the "Ky" prefix, while the Roman name "Romulus" (the legendary founder of Rome) bears a resemblance to the "Ro" component.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kyro date back to the late 20th century, with one of the earliest known bearers being Kyro Kyrklund, a Finnish professional ice hockey player born in 1987. Another notable figure with this name is Kyro Kyromiya, a Japanese professional wrestler born in 1992.
One of the most prominent historical figures to bear a similar name is Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). Cyrus, born around 600 BCE, is renowned for his military conquests and his promotion of human rights and religious tolerance throughout his vast empire.
Another notable individual with a name resembling Kyro is Cyril of Alexandria, a prominent Christian theologian and Patriarch of Alexandria in the 5th century CE. Cyril played a crucial role in the Christological controversies of his time and is revered as a Doctor of the Church in various Christian traditions.
In more recent history, we find Cyrille Regis, a French professional footballer born in 1958. Regis was a part of the French national team that won the European Championship in 1984 and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of French football.
While the name Kyro is a relatively modern creation, it draws from a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences, with its components found in various ancient civilizations and languages. Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name has already been borne by notable figures in sports, entertainment, and history, showcasing its potential for enduring significance and popularity.
People
Kyro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyro 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
Kyro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,508 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyro 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 136,664 US residents.
Is Kyro a common name?
We classify Kyro as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,525 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyro most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyro was 2023, when 464 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyro is about 5 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 Kyro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyro a male name?
Yes, 99.5% of people registered as Kyro 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 Kyro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyro 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 Kyro 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 the name Kyro?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Kyro, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.