Kyron
A masculine Greek name meaning "master" or "lord".
Name Census estimates that about 4,400 living Americans carry the first name Kyron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyron today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyron births was 2010 (261 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyron. 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
4.4K
~ 1 in 77,899 Americans
Peak year
2010
261 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,794
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Kyron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyron from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,583 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyron 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 Kyron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyrons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 27 states and territories. Louisiana, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Kyron, while Nebraska, Connecticut, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 88 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyron
The name Kyron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, stemming from the Greek word "kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." It emerged during the classical period of Greek civilization, around the 5th century BCE.
Kyron was initially a title bestowed upon prominent individuals, such as leaders or nobles, to signify their authority and status within society. Over time, the title evolved into a personal name, likely adopted by those who held positions of power or wished to associate themselves with such prestige.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Kyron can be found in various historical accounts and philosophical works. One notable instance is in Plato's dialogue "Theaetetus," where a character named Kyron is mentioned as a prominent mathematician and philosopher from the city of Samos.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Kyron was Kyron of Athens, a Greek dramatist who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is known for his satirical plays and comedies, which often poked fun at the political and social issues of his time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Kyron. One such individual was Kyron of Byzantium, a Greek grammarian and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Greek language and literature.
Another prominent figure was Kyron the Sophist, a Greek philosopher and rhetorician from the 2nd century CE. He was known for his teachings on rhetoric and his writings on philosophical subjects.
In the realm of sports, Kyron Hosalie (born 1980) is a former professional basketball player from the Caribbean island of Dominica. He played in various international leagues and represented his national team in several competitions.
Kyron Derwent (1951-2018) was a renowned British artist and sculptor, known for his abstract works and installations. His pieces can be found in various galleries and public spaces across the United Kingdom.
Kyron Horman (born 2003) gained international attention when he went missing in Oregon, United States, in 2010 at the age of 7. His disappearance sparked a massive search effort and remains an unsolved case to this day.
While the name Kyron may not be as common as some other Greek names, it has persisted throughout history, carrying a sense of authority and distinction from its ancient roots.
People
Kyron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyron 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
Kyron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,400 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyron 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 77,899 US residents.
Is Kyron a common name?
We classify Kyron as "Rare". It ranks above 96.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyron was 2010, when 261 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyron is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kyron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyron 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.
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.