Rising since 1987, #244 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyrie since 1969
Babies named Kyrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 | 0 |
| 1970s | 49 | 0 |
| 1980s | 489 | 18 |
| 1990s | 620 | 162 |
| 2000s | 863 | 219 |
| 2010s | 1,663 | 8,793 |
| 2020s | 607 | 9,420 |
Meaning & origin
Kyrie saw a sharp rise in popularity from its first recorded U.S. appearance in 1986, climbing steadily and peaking at rank 244 in 2021. In 2025, it was given to about 1 in 1,206 baby boys. The name had a rising trajectory since 1987, and its top states include Mississippi, South Carolina, and Delaware, suggesting a stronger appeal in the South. Despite its ancient liturgical roots, Kyrie is a modern coinage in the context of given names, with no sustained traditional use before the late 20th century.
Kyrie originates from the Greek phrase 'Kyrie eleison' (Lord, have mercy), a key petition in Christian liturgy dating to the early church. As a personal name, it was rarely used before the late 20th century but gained prominence in the United States after 2010, partly due to NBA star Kyrie Irving (born 1992). The name's rise reflects a broader trend of using word names and religious terms as given names.
Where Kyrie 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.
“Kyrie” around the world
Where Kyrie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
New Zealand
27
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kye, Ri
Sibling names for Kyrie
Names that share Kyrie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aria, Nova, Zara, Lila, Maya, Dasani, Jakira, Kiyanna, Nykia, Zykia, Zyonna, Kamayah, Kyrielle, Maaliyah, Nakyra, Nikiyah, Nykira, Keymoni, Dayshia, Joniya, Kanylah, Keandria, Markeia, Semiyah, Tashyra, Tniyah
Brothers: Ezra, Asher, Miles, Jude, Levi, Juelz, Tymir, Zyair, Zymir, Cyncere, Daveion, Jaiquan, Syaire, Tyric, Avonte, Daeveon, Dezmin, Jahmeer, Jakyrie, Jamareon, Jasaun, Kyzir, Myaire, Nymir, Quante, Zyere, Zyheir, Jacquees, Jahmyr, Khyaire, Nycere, Nyzier, Tyquarius, Zahki, Zhyon, Zyeir, Zykeem, Zyrie
Names like Kyrie
Names whose popularity has moved with Kyrie's over the last 50 years.
