Kior
Every Kior since 2017 — 548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kior
Kior is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,744 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2017, 548 American babies have been named Kior — about 65% girls and 35% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kior stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kior year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,744 | 67 | #2,158 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,360 | 64 | #2,248 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,807 | 20 | #4,987 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,806 | 15 | #6,020 |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,021 | 15 | #5,911 |
| 2020 | 50 | #3,164 | 9 | #8,440 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,842 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,958 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,182 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kior in 2025?
Kior ranked #3,744 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kior?
548 babies have been named Kior in the United States since 2017, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kior most popular?
Kior peaked in 2024, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Kior a boy or girl name?
Kior is used for both: about 65% of babies named Kior have been girls and 35% boys.
Is the name Kior rising or falling?
Kior is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.