Total births
9,961
Boys' name · since 1985
Kyson
9,961 babies named Kyson in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #465
- among boys today
- 9,961
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kyson is the #465 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 9,961 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Kyson recorded 9,961 times among boys since 1985, holding rank #465 nationally today, ahead of 97% 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 1985 to 2025.
- #465 among boys today
- 9,961 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 97% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kyson is currently the #465 boys' name in America, more common than 97% of boys - 9,961 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #465
- among boys today
- 9,961
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Kyson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#465
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 97% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Kyson was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
758 babies were named Kyson in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Kyson compares
9,961 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
Kyson's all-time total is 27x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kyson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,961 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 758 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kyson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kyson's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 95% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 5%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 758, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kyson at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#465
Active since
1985
Kyson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 758
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Kyson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kyson's strongest decade.
4,769 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Kyson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 131
1990s
131 births
- 2000s 1,041
2000s
1,041 births
- 2010s
2010s
4,769 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,995 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 4,769 births (48% of all-time use).
How Kyson 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 Kyson's total volume
Kyson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kyson by state
Where Kyson concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 911 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Utah | | 630 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 420 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 416 | 4.2% |
| #5 | California | | 407 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 395 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 363 | 3.6% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 350 | 3.5% |
Texas share of Kyson's total US births 9.1%
Even split
911 of 9,961 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 42 reporting states.
Kyson appears in 42 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyson? ▼
9,961 babies have been named Kyson since 1985. It currently ranks #465 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 758 births.
When was Kyson most popular? ▼
Kyson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 4,769 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Kyson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kyson are Texas (911 births), Utah (630 births), Florida (420 births).
How long has the name Kyson been used? ▼
Records for Kyson go back to 1985, giving 41 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kyson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kysen, Kyshawn, Kyser, Kyshaun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kyson's data
- Kyson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (4,769 total births) through the 2020s (3,995) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kysons (911 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kyson
Nearby Names Like Kyson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyson
Kysen Boy
#1380 1,622 births
Kyshawn Boy
#7986 491 births
Kyser Boy
#4984 422 births
Kyshaun Boy
229 births
Kyston Boy
#10494 150 births
Compare Kyson side by side: Kyson vs Kysen Kyson vs Kyshawn Kyson vs Kyser
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kyson
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, 1985–2025 (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. "Kyson: #465 Boys' Name - 9,961 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyson. 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 Kyson 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.