Total births
652
Unisex name · since 1989
Kyre
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 652 babies named Kyre, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5769
- among boys today
- 652
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
652 babies have been named Kyre since 1989, making it today's #5769 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kyre recorded 652 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #5769 nationally today, ahead of 60% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #5769 among boys today
- 652 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kyre is currently the #5769 unisex name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 652 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5769
- among boys today
- 652
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Kyre vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5769
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Kyre was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
30 babies were named Kyre in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Kyre compares
652 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kyre's all-time total is 78% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kyre | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 652 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kyre's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kyre's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kyre at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#5,769
Active since
1989
Kyre popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Kyre popularity over time - girls
35 total births recorded since 1986 (Kyre as girls' name)
Kyre by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kyre's strongest decade.
185 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Kyre births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
183 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 185 births (28% of all-time use).
How Kyre compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kyre's total volume
Kyre vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kyre by state
Where Kyre concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.9% |
California share of Kyre's total US births 1.5%
Even split
10 of 652 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyre? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 652 babies named Kyre. Today it holds rank #5769 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 30 births.
When was Kyre most popular? ▼
Kyre was most popular in the 2010s decade with 185 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Kyre most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kyre are California (10 births), Maryland (6 births).
Is Kyre a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kyre is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 652 births, and as a girl's name it has 35 births.
How long has the name Kyre been used? ▼
Kyre has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kyre? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyrie, Kyree, Kyron, Kyren, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kyre's data
- Kyre's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (185 total births) through the 2020s (97) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kyres (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kyre
Nearby Names Like Kyre
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyre
Kyrie Boy
#235 18,612 births
Kyree Boy
#799 8,202 births
Kyron Boy
#1787 4,561 births
Kyren Boy
#807 3,996 births
Kyran Boy
#1974 3,149 births
Compare Kyre side by side: Kyre vs Kyrie Kyre vs Kyree Kyre vs Kyron
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kyre
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kyre: #5769 Unisex Name - 652 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyre. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kyre draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.