Ky
Ky is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Narrow strait, channel, or modern short form.
Origin and history
Ky is a short given name of English origin, often appearing as a diminutive for longer names such as Kyle or Kyler. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a standalone masculine name, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,505 babies in the United States have been named Ky since 1880. It ranks #3233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1748.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59.1 %)
- CA (33.8 %)
- OK (3.9 %)
- IL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 244 |
| 1990-2000 | 298 |
| 2000-2010 | 269 |
| 2010-2019 | 270 |
| 2020-2029 | 179 |
Famous people named Ky
- Ky Bowman: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Ky functions both as an independent modern name and as a nickname for Kyle or Kyler.