Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyrion since 2001
Babies named Kyrion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Kyrion is a modern masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001, according to Social Security data. It reached its peak ranking in 2021 and has maintained a stable trajectory since. Its rarity is reflected in its latest rank of 12,008 in 2025, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in every 341,615 births. The name's etymology is unclear but likely springs from contemporary naming trends, blending the sound of ancient names like Kyrian or Ciarán with the popular '-ion' suffix seen in names such as Orion or Kaelion. There are no recorded top states for Kyrion, reinforcing its scattered, infrequent use across the country.
Kyrion first appeared in U.S. records in 2001, suggesting a recent coinage. It may be influenced by the Greek-derived name Kyron (from 'kyrios', meaning 'lord') or Irish names like Kieran, combined with the fashionable '-ion' suffix. Its rise and stable use since the 2010s point to modern inventiveness rather than ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kye, Ron
Sibling names for Kyrion
Names that share Kyrion's style, for a brother or sister.
