Kyran
Boy name · #2128 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
Kyran ranks #2128 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 68 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1523, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,471 boys born in 2025 was named Kyran.
The 92-year story
Kyran first appears in the Social Security records in 1933, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 189 boys were named Kyran — good for #1030 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kyran per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Kyran in class?
Kyran scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kyran will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kyran is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kyran is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kyrans were NC (7), TX (6), CA (5), GA (5), MO (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kyran
Statistically, parents drawn to Kyran tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kamran, Kiran, Keelan, Shaan, and Athan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kyran | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2125 |
| 2024 | 79 | #1970 |
| 2023 | 109 | #1591 |
| 2022 | 90 | #1804 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1688 |
| 2020 | 91 | #1707 |
| 2019 | 104 | #1592 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1638 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1384 |
| 2016 | 129 | #1373 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1523 |
| 2014 | 122 | #1389 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1169 |
| 2012 | 189 | #1030 |
| 2011 | 177 | #1063 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1183 |
| 2009 | 114 | #1459 |
| 2008 | 108 | #1504 |
| 2007 | 86 | #1728 |
| 2006 | 91 | #1596 |
| 2005 | 92 | #1535 |
| 2004 | 70 | #1785 |
| 2003 | 70 | #1739 |
| 2002 | 58 | #1916 |
| 2001 | 70 | #1659 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyran a popular boy name?
Kyran ranked #2128 among boys in 2025 with 68 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1523.
When was the name Kyran most popular?
Kyran peaked in 2012, when 189 American boys received the name (ranked #1030 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kyran?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,471 newborn American boys was named Kyran. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.