Declining since 2018, #1,852 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyrin since 1992
Babies named Kyrin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 | 112 |
| 2000s | 67 | 357 |
| 2010s | 56 | 1,052 |
| 2020s | 10 | 578 |
Meaning & origin
Kyrin is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, a period when invented names with the trendy 'Ky-' prefix were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank of 1,852 in 2017 and has since been declining in use. The name is given to roughly 1 in every 20,095 newborns, indicating its rarity. Geographically, Kyrin is most common in Michigan, North Carolina, and New York, suggesting a scattered but present usage across the country. Its strong consonant start and open vowel ending fit a pattern seen in many contemporary boys' names, but its lack of a clear etymology makes it a purely stylistic choice for parents seeking a distinctive sound.
Kyrin is a modern American coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 1993. It may be a creative respelling of Kieran, which is the Irish form of Ciaran meaning 'little dark one', but there is no direct etymological link. More likely, it is a stylish blend of the popular 'Ky-' prefix (as in Kylie, Kyle) with the '-rin' suffix found in names like Corin or Erin. Its usage is almost exclusively American and has seen a mild uptick in the 2010s.
Where Kyrin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Rin
Sibling names for Kyrin
Names that share Kyrin's style, for a brother or sister.
