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Kyrie
BoyGreek· “lord”
- Meaning
- lord
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- KY-ree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #244
- US babies 2025
- 1,416
- Best rank
- #215 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Kyrie
Kyrie is a Greek name that means “lord”.
Kyrie comes from the Greek kyrios, lord, and is best known from the ancient prayer Kyrie eleison, Lord, have mercy, which is sung in the Christian liturgy and set to music in many masses. As a given name it is a modern American choice, used mostly for boys, and it became widely known through the basketball player Kyrie Irving. The name is sometimes pronounced KEER-ee-ay, as in the prayer, but as a first name it is usually said KY-ree. It has a smooth, distinctive sound and a spiritual background.
Popularity over time
Kyrie first appears in US Social Security records in 1986. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 2012. Its best national rank was #215 in 2017, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,780 babies. In 2025, 1,416 babies were named Kyrie, and it ranked #244 nationally. That is 37% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,161 in 2000, #3,863 in 2010, and #244 in 2025. Of the 18,612 US boys named Kyrie since records began, 51% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,793 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Holden, Paxton, Zane, Tobias, and Killian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kyrie ranked highest in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #77 | 34 |
| South Carolina | #90 | 55 |
| Georgia | #133 | 90 |
| Florida | #145 | 149 |
| Louisiana | #151 | 34 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 87% of US babies named Kyrie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kyrie is usually pronounced KY-ree, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Kyrie
A few middle names that flow with Kyrie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kyrie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyrie mean?
Kyrie is a Greek name that means “lord”.
What is the origin of the name Kyrie?
Kyrie has Greek roots. Kyrie comes from the Greek kyrios, lord, and is best known from the ancient prayer Kyrie eleison, Lord, have mercy, which is sung in the Christian liturgy and set to music in many masses.
Is Kyrie a popular name?
Yes. Kyrie ranked #244 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kyrie a boy or girl name?
Kyrie is mainly a boy's name. About 87% of US babies named Kyrie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kyrie?
Kyrie is usually pronounced KY-ree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings