Kyrie
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Lord
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #244 in 2025 with 1,416 babies born.
History: Kyrie derives from the Greek 'kyrios,' meaning Lord, as in the liturgical prayer 'Kyrie eleison' (Lord have mercy), one of the oldest prayers in Christian worship. As a given name it has grown in the United States and is strongly associated with NBA star Kyrie Irving, whose father named him from the liturgical term.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kyrie? About 1 in 2,235 babies born in 2025 were named Kyrie, or roughly 4.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kyrie
What does the name Kyrie mean?
Kyrie means “Lord” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Kyrie?
Kyrie has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Lord”.
How popular is Kyrie?
Kyrie ranked #244 in 2025 — given to 1,416 babies that year.
When was Kyrie most popular?
Kyrie peaked in 2017 with 1,779 babies registered that year.
Is Kyrie a boy or girl name?
Kyrie is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Kyries are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Kyrie rising or falling in popularity?
Kyrie has risen 1357 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1601 in 2020 to #244 in 2025.
How long has Kyrie been recorded?
Kyrie appears in birth records across 52 years — from 1969 through 2025.