Kyran
A male given name, variant of Kiran and Kieran.
Every Kyran since 1933 — 3,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyran
Kyran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,133 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 3,282 American babies have been named Kyran. Its peak came in 2012, when 195 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kyran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyran 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 | — | — | 68 | #2,133 |
| 2024 | — | — | 79 | #1,977 |
| 2023 | — | — | 109 | #1,602 |
| 2022 | — | — | 90 | #1,811 |
| 2021 | — | — | 97 | #1,695 |
| 2020 | — | — | 91 | #1,710 |
| 2019 | — | — | 104 | #1,600 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,019 | 99 | #1,644 |
| 2017 | — | — | 127 | #1,391 |
| 2016 | — | — | 129 | #1,376 |
| 2015 | — | — | 108 | #1,526 |
| 2014 | — | — | 122 | #1,392 |
| 2013 | — | — | 154 | #1,173 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,009 | 189 | #1,031 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,727 | 177 | #1,064 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,305 | 152 | #1,187 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,329 | 114 | #1,464 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,469 | 108 | #1,513 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,197 | 86 | #1,735 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,045 | 91 | #1,600 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,625 | 92 | #1,541 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,250 | 70 | #1,794 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,172 | 70 | #1,745 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,925 | 58 | #1,931 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,816 | 70 | #1,672 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,894 | 60 | #1,809 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,812 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,561 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,204 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,932 |
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| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,348 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyran mean?
A male given name, variant of Kiran and Kieran.
How popular is the name Kyran in 2025?
Kyran ranked #2,133 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyran?
3,282 babies have been named Kyran in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyran most popular?
Kyran peaked in 2012, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Kyran a boy or girl name?
Kyran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyran rising or falling?
Kyran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.