Kyrie
Kyrie first appears in US records in 1986. It peaked in 2017, when 1,780 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,416.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kyrie popular?
Rising Kyrie has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 9,420 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,793 | |
| 2000s | 219 | |
| 1990s | 162 | |
| 1980s | 18 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kyrie mean?
From Greek 'kyrie', the vocative of 'kyrios' ('lord, master'), best known from the Christian liturgical prayer 'Kyrie eleison' ('Lord, have mercy'). Its modern popularity owes much to basketball player Kyrie Irving.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyrie mean?
Kyrie means Lord. From Greek 'kyrie', the vocative of 'kyrios' ('lord, master'), best known from the Christian liturgical prayer 'Kyrie eleison' ('Lord, have mercy'). Its modern popularity owes much to basketball player Kyrie Irving.
What is the origin of the name Kyrie?
Kyrie is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Kyrie?
Kyrie is pronounced “ky-REE / KEER-ee.”
Is Kyrie a boy or a girl name?
Kyrie is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Kyrie a popular name right now?
Kyrie has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kyrie?
In 2025, Kyrie ranked #244 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kyrie most popular?
Kyrie was most popular in 2017, when about 1,780 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kyrie?
Names similar to Kyrie include Aster, Lotus, Phoenix, Theo.
What names go well with Kyrie?
greek names that pair well with Kyrie include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.