Kyrie
Kyrie is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lord, master.
Origin and history
Kyrie is derived from the Greek word meaning 'lord' or 'master'. While historically recognized in religious contexts such as the Christian prayer phrase 'Kyrie eleison', it has gained massive popularity in the United States as a modern masculine given name. Its recent rise is heavily influenced by professional basketball star Kyrie Irving.
Popularity in the United States
18,612 babies in the United States have been named Kyrie since 1880. It ranks #860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #226.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.5 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 219 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,793 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,420 |
Famous people named Kyrie
- Kyrie Irving: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Greek phrase 'Kyrie eleison', meaning 'Lord, have mercy', used in traditional Christian liturgy.
- The name experienced a massive surge in U.S. popularity in the 2010s and 2020s, driven by sports pop culture.