Kyren

Kyren - A very unique male name

Kyren appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #2720. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kyren and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kyren? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kyren. The baby boy name Kyren was given to 479 baby boys in 2025, ranking #570 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,061 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kyren peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 570.

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Kyren is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kyren is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #140 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,175.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kyren is where you live.

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Kyren origin and meaning

Modern invented (American) — possibly modelled on Kyrie/Cyren-type names

Uncertain — no established derivation; associations with Greek Kyrie or the ancient city of Cyrene are speculation

Kyren has been recorded since 2000 in small numbers, then climbed sharply to its peak in 2025. Snooker world champion Kyren Wilson is its best-known bearer. Grand etymologies linking Kyren to ancient Greek names circulate online, but there is no evidence Kyren as used today descends from them; treat it as a modern name with a classical flavour.

Origin uncertain

Kyren is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Kyren

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kyren, sorted by popularity.

Kareem / Kieran / Karim / Kyron / Kiran / Karon / Kyran / Karen / Kyrin / Karam /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kyren

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kyren a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kyren?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KY-ren · /ˈkaɪrən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kyron — o-spelling relative in the same modern family.
• Kiren — i-spelling, rarely recorded.

Famous bearers

• Kyren Wilson — English professional snooker player, World Snooker Champion in 2024 (b. 1991) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Kyren is suddenly surging — at its peak in 2025 after years at a low level — with a sharp, athletic sound and a world-champion namesake. Parents choosing it now are catching a genuine rise.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation splits between KY-ren and ky-REN, and it is easily confused with Kieran, Kyrie and Kylan.