Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyriakos since 1970
Babies named Kyriakos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Kyriakos is a Greek name with deep religious roots, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1970 and reached its peak popularity in 1976. As of 2025, it ranks 12,008, with approximately 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, maintaining a consistent but modest presence.
Kyriakos is a Greek masculine name derived from the Greek word 'kyriakos', meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord'. It is a common name in Greece and Cyprus, often given in honor of the Lord (Kyrios), and has been in use since early Christian times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyri, Kyr, Kiki
Variants: Cyriacus, Quirico, Ciriaco
Sibling names for Kyriakos
Names that share Kyriakos's style, for a brother or sister.
