Kysun
A modern invented name possibly combining elements of the word "sun".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kysun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kysun today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kysun births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kysun. 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 Kysun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,308
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Kysun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kysun 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 Kysun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kysun
The name Kysun has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, traced back to the third millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ki," meaning "earth," and "sun," representing the celestial body. This combination suggests a connection to the natural world and the revered sun.
In early Sumerian cuneiform writings, the name appears as a variant of "Kisun," referring to a minor deity associated with agriculture and fertility. Although not a prominent figure in the Sumerian pantheon, this deity was invoked during planting seasons and harvest festivals.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Kysun can be found in a clay tablet dating back to around 2500 BCE, which lists the names of landowners in the region of ancient Sumer (modern-day southern Iraq). One such landowner was named "Kysun-ilu," which translates to "Kysun is my god."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kysun. One of the earliest examples is Kysun of Uruk, a high priest who lived around 2300 BCE and oversaw the construction of a temple dedicated to the moon god Nanna. Another prominent figure was Kysun the Scribe, a renowned scholar from the city of Nippur in the 21st century BCE, known for his contributions to the preservation of Sumerian literature.
In the 18th century BCE, during the reign of the Babylonian king Hammurabi, there lived a military commander named Kysun-bani, who led the Babylonian army in several successful campaigns against neighboring territories.
Moving forward in time, the name Kysun appeared in ancient Greek records from the 5th century BCE, where a philosopher named Kysun of Miletus was recognized for his teachings on the principles of nature and the cosmos.
In the 3rd century CE, during the Kushan Empire in ancient India, a Buddhist monk named Kysun Thera gained recognition for his scholarly works on the Dharma and his efforts in spreading Buddhist teachings throughout the region.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Kysun throughout different eras and cultures, each leaving their mark in various fields, from religion and philosophy to military leadership and scholarship.
People
Kysun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kysun 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
Kysun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kysun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kysun 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 Kysun a common name?
We classify Kysun 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 Kysun most popular?
The single biggest year for Kysun was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kysun 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 Kysun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kysun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kysun 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 Kysun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kysun 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 Kysun 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 common is the name Kysun?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.