Kyse
A feminized form of the name Kye, of English origin meaning "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyse. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyse today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyse births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyse. 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 Kyse. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,727
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kyse: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyse 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 Kyse during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyse
The name Kyse is an ancient name that can be traced back to the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in India during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kṛṣi," which means "agriculture" or "cultivation."
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, the name Kyse is mentioned in reference to deities associated with agriculture and fertility. The name was often given to children born during the harvest season or in regions where agriculture was a vital part of the community's livelihood.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kyse can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Kyse is mentioned as the name of a minor character who played a role in the epic's agricultural narratives.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kyse. One of the most famous was Kyse Narayana, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. Narayana made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of trigonometry and calculus.
Another notable figure was Kyse Govinda, a 16th-century Indian poet and philosopher. Govinda's works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and their exploration of spiritual themes.
In the 18th century, Kyse Ananta, an Indian scholar and linguist, gained recognition for his work in preserving and documenting ancient Sanskrit texts. His efforts played a crucial role in the preservation of India's rich literary heritage.
During the 19th century, Kyse Chandra, an Indian social reformer and educator, made significant contributions to the advancement of women's education and the eradication of social injustices in India.
The name Kyse has also been documented in other cultures and regions, though its origins can be traced back to the Sanskrit language and Indian subcontinent. For example, in certain parts of East Africa, the name Kyse has been used as a variant spelling or translation of the Sanskrit name.
People
Kyse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyse 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
Kyse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyse 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 Kyse a common name?
We classify Kyse 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 Kyse most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyse was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyse is about 18 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 Kyse in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyse a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyse 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 Kyse still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyse 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 Kyse 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 Americans are named Kyse?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.