Kyzier
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Giziyahu meaning "strength of God".
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the first name Kyzier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyzier today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyzier births was 2024 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyzier. 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
224
~ 1 in 1,530,153 Americans
Peak year
2024
71 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,104
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kyzier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyzier from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 180 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
Kyzier 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 Kyzier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyziers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Michigan recorded the most babies named Kyzier, while Virginia, Ohio, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyzier
The name Kyzier is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely rooted in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic or cultural derivation, nor any direct ties to ancient languages or historical texts. The unique spelling and phonetic construction suggest it was created as a novel name, perhaps inspired by existing names or elements from various languages.
One possible influence could be the prefix "Kyz," which is found in some Turkic languages like Kazakh and Kyrgyz, where it means "girl" or "daughter." However, the remainder of the name does not conform to these linguistic patterns, making it unlikely to be a direct borrowing or adaptation.
Given its recent emergence, there are no recorded instances of the name Kyzier in historical annals or religious scriptures. The earliest documented cases are likely to be found in modern birth records or personal accounts from the past few decades.
While the name's novelty means there are no famous historical figures directly associated with it, a few individuals have gained recognition in recent times. Kyzier White, an American football player born in 1998, was a standout defensive back at West Virginia University before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. Kyzier Cummings, a young actor from the United States, has appeared in several television shows and films since the early 2010s.
Beyond these contemporary examples, the scarcity of historical data makes it challenging to identify other notable individuals who have borne the name Kyzier throughout history. As a relatively new name, its usage and prominence may continue to evolve in the coming years, potentially leading to more widespread recognition and adoption.
People
Kyzier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyzier 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
Kyzier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyzier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyzier 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 1,530,153 US residents.
Is Kyzier a common name?
We classify Kyzier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyzier most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyzier was 2024, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyzier 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 Kyzier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyzier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyzier 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 Kyzier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyzier 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 Kyzier 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 Kyzier?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.