Declining since 2020, #781 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyree since 1979
Babies named Kyree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 | 84 |
| 1990s | 93 | 973 |
| 2000s | 260 | 1,532 |
| 2010s | 435 | 3,278 |
| 2020s | 125 | 2,330 |
Meaning & origin
Kyree is a modern American invention that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1979. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, when it ranked 781st overall. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend of names that experience a burst of popularity followed by decline. Its highest concentrations are in southern states, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Kyree is a creative name that lacks deep historical roots but fits well within modern naming traditions that favor unique and melodic sounds.
Kyree is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1979. It may have been formed by combining the popular syllable 'Ky' with a melodic ending, similar to trends seen in names like Kyrie or Tyree. The name does not have ancient roots or a traditional etymology, reflecting a broader pattern of creative name formation in late 20th-century American culture.
Where Kyree is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Sibling names for Kyree
Names that share Kyree's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kiana, Maya, Aaliyah, Nevaeh, Jada, Kamaiyah, Zyasia, Keyarah, Dajha, Emanii, Kymiah
Brothers: Kai, Jaylen, Tristan, Malik, Jordan, Daeshawn, Donyae, Lamarion, Quavon, Tyheem, Daviyon, Jakyrie, Jhamari, Keyshon, Khyre, Kiante, Shyheem, Taeshawn, Jkwon, Dkari, Jaquavian, Jontez, Kamarian, Quandre, Zyree
