Rising since 2005, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyrese since 1998
Babies named Kyrese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Kyrese is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1998. It peaked in popularity the very next year, 1999, suggesting a brief surge in interest. After a period of decline, the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2005, indicating renewed appeal among parents. With a current rank of 5,399 in 2025, Kyrese remains a rare choice: only 1 in approximately 100,475 newborn boys receive this name each year. The name has not been recorded in any specific top states, reflecting its scattered but consistent use. Kyrese likely follows the pattern of other -rese names like Tyrese, blending the popular Ky- prefix with a stylish suffix, a hallmark of contemporary name coinage.
Kyrese appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular initial element Ky- (as in Kyle or Kyron) with the fashionable suffix -rese, similar to names like Tyrese. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting a contemporary invention rather than a name with deep historical roots. No clear derivation from established languages has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Sibling names for Kyrese
Names that share Kyrese's style, for a brother or sister.
