Kyre Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KYE-er //ˈkaɪər//

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: English: 'lord'; Greek: 'to be strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kyre is believed to have roots in the Greek word "kyrios," meaning "lord" or "master." This term was used in ancient Greek to denote authority and respect, and it has influenced various names and titles throughout history. The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the Latin form "curius" or similar adaptations, which were used in the context of nobility and leadership.

The name's etymological journey reflects a broader tradition of names associated with power and governance, which were often favored in various cultures. Historically, the name Kyre does not have a widely documented presence in ancient texts or notable figures, unlike other names derived from similar roots.

However, the concept of lordship and authority has been significant in many cultures, and names reflecting these qualities have often been adopted by leaders and influential figures throughout history. The use of names with such connotations can be traced back to the medieval period when names were often chosen to reflect virtues or desired characteristics, particularly in noble families.

Culturally, names like Kyre resonate with themes of strength and leadership, which have been valued across different societies. The association with authority may have contributed to the name's endurance over time, as families sought to convey power and respect through the names they chose for their children.

While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Kyre stands as a representation of the enduring human fascination with leadership and the qualities associated with it.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kyre was first seen in the United States in 1989.

Kyre has ranked as high as #1235 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, and Maryland.

In the past 5 years the name Kyre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kyre is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kyre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Kyre (2002)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kyre.

YearBirths
202416
202315
202216
20218
202026
201922
201826
201717
201620
201519
201420
201324
201215
201112
201010
200912
200824
200715
200613
200517
200416
200315
200224
200124
200020
199922
199830
199716
199621
199521
199419
199318
199215
199110
199011
19897