Declining since 2011, #1,886 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyron since 1959
Babies named Kyron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 167 |
| 1980s | 244 |
| 1990s | 768 |
| 2000s | 1,235 |
| 2010s | 1,584 |
| 2020s | 544 |
Meaning & origin
Kyron is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1959. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, but has been declining in use since 2011. In 2025, it ranked 1,886th with a frequency of about 1 in 20,579 births. The name is most common in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. While its etymology is uncertain, it may be a creative variation of the Irish name Kieran or a purely modern invention. Kyron has a contemporary feel, fitting alongside other -on ending names like Jaxon and Brayden.
Kyron first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959. It may be a modern coinage influenced by names like Kieran, Kyran, or the popular suffix -on, or a respelling of the Irish name Ciarán (via Kyran). Its exact derivation is unclear, and it does not have a long historical tradition outside of recent usage.
Where Kyron is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kyron” around the world
Where Kyron lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Sibling names for Kyron
Names that share Kyron's style, for a brother or sister.
