Kyson - A very unique male name
Kyson at a glance
Kyson is ranked #474 among boy baby names in 2025, with 613 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #414 and first appeared on the charts in 1992.
- Rank in 2025
- #474
- Births in 2025
- 613
- Peak year
- 2023 (#414)
- First appeared
- 1992
- Trend
- #468 in 2020 → #474 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,392 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (27 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,392 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kyson peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 414.
Famous with this name
James Kyson
Kyson Facer
Charles Kyson
How would you rate Kyson, 1-5?
Kyson is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kyson is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #178 - and is the least popular in Minnesota at position #880.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 Kyson is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kyson origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — this is a new name, created in our own time; it plays on the sound of Tyson and the popular Ky- opening
Kyson appeared in 1992 as part of the wave of invented Ky- and -son boys' names. Any recipe offered for it — Ky plus son — is a guess about a modern coinage, not an etymology. It peaked in 2023 and sits within the large family of similar-sounding creations.
Origin uncertain
Kyson is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Kyson, pop culture references for the name Kyson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kyson
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kyson, sorted by popularity.
Kenny / Keegan / Kim / Ken / Kane / Keenan / Kayson / Kason / Kian / Kasen /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 474 |
| 2024 | 466 |
| 2023 | 414 |
| 2022 | 475 |
| 2021 | 478 |
| 2020 | 468 |
| 2019 | 441 |
| 2018 | 468 |
| 2017 | 431 |
| 2016 | 530 |
| 2015 | 521 |
| 2014 | 632 |
| 2013 | 687 |
| 2012 | 696 |
| 2011 | 743 |
| 2010 | 825 |
| 2009 | 913 |
| 2008 | 927 |
| 2007 | 1181 |
| 2006 | 1561 |
| 2005 | 1802 |
| 2004 | 1870 |
| 2003 | 1841 |
| 2002 | 2736 |
| 2001 | 1948 |
| 2000 | 2253 |
| 1999 | 3547 |
| 1998 | 2687 |
| 1996 | 2944 |
| 1992 | 3360 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 178 |
| Mississippi | 211 |
| South Carolina | 252 |
| Kentucky | 259 |
| Arkansas | 260 |
| Louisiana | 261 |
| Missouri | 265 |
| Kansas | 269 |
| Oklahoma | 273 |
| Nebraska | 318 |
| Ohio | 325 |
| Georgia | 325 |
| West Virginia | 356 |
| Iowa | 359 |
| Tennessee | 364 |
| North Carolina | 389 |
| Indiana | 424 |
| Florida | 472 |
| Texas | 483 |
| Wisconsin | 550 |
| Washington | 622 |
| New York | 650 |
| Colorado | 655 |
| Illinois | 666 |
| Maryland | 667 |
| Pennsylvania | 691 |
| Arizona | 702 |
| Virginia | 710 |
| Michigan | 748 |
| California | 854 |
| New Jersey | 875 |
| Minnesota | 880 |
Even more about Kyson
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 Kyson 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 Kyson?
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.Pronunciation
KY-sun · /ˈkaɪsən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kysen — -en spelling variant.
- Kison — Rare i spelling.
Nicknames: Ky
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1992, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Kyson is chosen for its strong, sporty sound — Tyson's punch with a fashionable Ky- start. It fits parents who like modern, invented boys' names with energy.
Worth knowing
- It blends into a crowd of near-identical names — Tyson, Kayson, Kyson, Kysen — and spelling will always need checking.
