Kysin
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Kyson.
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Kysin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kysin today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kysin births was 2021 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kysin. 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
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2021
14 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,651
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kysin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kysin 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 56 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
Kysin 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 Kysin 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 Kysin
The given name Kysin is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian culture, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4000 BCE to 2000 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "kisunu," which means "to make a decision" or "to determine."
While there is limited historical evidence regarding the earliest use of the name Kysin, some scholars suggest that it may have been mentioned in ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets, which were used for writing and record-keeping during that era. However, the specific references and contexts remain uncertain due to the fragmentary nature of the surviving records.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kysin was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2500 BCE. His name was recorded on a clay tablet that documented the inventory of a temple's goods. Another notable figure was Kysin, a Sumerian priest who served in the city of Uruk around 2300 BCE, as evidenced by an inscription on a ceremonial vessel.
In the 18th century BCE, a Babylonian ruler named Kysin-Sumu ascended to the throne. His name, which combined the elements "Kysin" and "Sumu" (meaning "to establish" or "to found"), was inscribed on several monuments and clay cylinders that have been discovered by archaeologists.
During the Neo-Assyrian period (911 BCE to 609 BCE), a high-ranking official named Kysin-Shamash served as the governor of the city of Nippur. His name, which incorporated the Sumerian name "Kysin" and the name of the Mesopotamian sun god Shamash, was recorded on a cuneiform tablet detailing administrative matters.
In the 5th century BCE, a Greek philosopher named Kysin of Croton, who was a follower of Pythagoras, is mentioned in the writings of ancient Greek scholars such as Iamblichus. While little is known about his life, his name suggests a possible connection to the ancient Sumerian roots of the name Kysin.
It is important to note that the historical records and references regarding the name Kysin are limited and often subject to interpretation. However, the name's apparent ancient Sumerian origins and its association with decision-making, determination, and authority are intriguing aspects that have contributed to its enduring significance throughout history.
People
Kysin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kysin 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
Kysin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kysin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kysin 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 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Kysin a common name?
We classify Kysin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kysin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kysin was 2021, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kysin is about 8 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 Kysin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kysin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kysin 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 Kysin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kysin 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 Kysin 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 are called Kysin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.