Kyson
A male given name originating as a coinage.
Every Kyson since 1985 — 9,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyson
Kyson is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #471 in 2025 with 648 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 9,961 American babies have been named Kyson. Its peak came in 2023, when 758 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 Kyson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 648 | #471 |
| 2024 | 667 | #465 |
| 2023 | 758 | #418 |
| 2022 | 644 | #482 |
| 2021 | 634 | #470 |
| 2020 | 644 | #461 |
| 2019 | 689 | #443 |
| 2018 | 622 | #467 |
| 2017 | 713 | #433 |
| 2016 | 559 | #528 |
| 2015 | 536 | #531 |
| 2014 | 413 | #638 |
| 2013 | 338 | #703 |
| 2012 | 335 | #709 |
| 2011 | 305 | #744 |
| 2010 | 259 | #827 |
| 2009 | 228 | #907 |
| 2008 | 215 | #943 |
| 2007 | 167 | #1,094 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1,384 |
| 2005 | 70 | #1,849 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,738 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1,898 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,058 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,328 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,557 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,450 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,625 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,536 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyson mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Kyson in 2025?
Kyson ranked #471 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 648 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyson?
9,961 babies have been named Kyson in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyson most popular?
Kyson peaked in 2023, when 758 newborns received the name.
Is Kyson a boy or girl name?
Kyson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyson rising or falling?
Kyson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.