Total births
422
Boys' name · since 1991
Kyser
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 422 babies named Kyser, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4984
- among boys today
- 422
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kyser is the #4984 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 422 recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kyser has been recorded 422 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #4984 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #4984 among boys today
- 422 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kyser is currently the #4984 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 422 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4984
- among boys today
- 422
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Kyser vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4984
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Kyser was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
36 babies were named Kyser in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kyser compares
422 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
Kyser's all-time total is 15% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kyser | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 422 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kyser's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kyser's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kyser at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,984
Active since
1991
Kyser popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kyser by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kyser's strongest decade.
185 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Kyser births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 61
2000s
61 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s
2020s
138 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 185 births (44% of all-time use).
Kyser by state
Where Kyser concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 30 | 7.1% |
Alabama share of Kyser's total US births 7.1%
30 of 422 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyser? ▼
422 babies have been named Kyser since 1991. It currently ranks #4984 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 36 births.
When was Kyser most popular? ▼
Kyser was most popular in the 2010s decade with 185 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kyser most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kyser are Alabama (30 births).
How long has the name Kyser been used? ▼
Records for Kyser go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kyser? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyson, Kysen, Kyshawn, Kyshaun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kyser's data
- Kyser's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (185 total births) through the 2020s (138) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Alabama records the most Kysers (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Kyser
Nearby Names Like Kyser
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyser
Kyson Boy
#465 9,961 births
Kysen Boy
#1380 1,622 births
Kyshawn Boy
#7986 491 births
Kyshaun Boy
229 births
Kyston Boy
#10494 150 births
Compare Kyser side by side: Kyser vs Kyson Kyser vs Kysen Kyser vs Kyshawn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kyser
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Kyser: #4984 Boys' Name - 422 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyser. 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 Kyser 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.