Is Kyree a boy's or girl's name?

Kyree is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 906 recorded births.

When was Kyree most popular?

Kyree reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 469 births that year. It is currently ranked #802 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kyree?

Kyree is currently ranked #802 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 7,872 babies since 1979.

Kyree

A Irish name gently fading from the charts.

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#802▼ 106in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Kyree is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant spelling of Kyrie or Kiri, possibly derived from the Greek Kyrios meaning "Lord" or from the Irish Ciaran meaning "dark one." It has a musical resonance through the liturgical phrase Kyrie eleison.

In American usage, Kyree has grown particularly within African-American communities as a melodic, rhythmic name with spiritual depth. NBA player Kyrie Irving has raised the name's profile significantly since the 2010s — though his spelling has become the dominant form.

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Popularity Over Time

Kyree climbed 308 spots in the last 20 years — from #1110 to #802.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kyree
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	2,000	#679	▼
2010s	3,278	#790	▲
2000s	1,532	#1088	▲
1990s	973	#1239	▲
1980s	84	#4821	▲
1970s	5	#6593	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kyree
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	313	#802	-69 (-18.1%)
2023	382	#696	-22 (-5.4%)
2022	404	#675	-36 (-8.2%)
2021	440	#626	-21 (-4.6%)
2020	461	#598	+9 (2.0%)
2019	452	#605	+22 (5.1%)
2018	430	#622	-39 (-8.3%)
2017	469	#578	+65 (16.1%)
2016	404	#653	+42 (11.6%)
2015	362	#696	+93 (34.6%)
2014	269	#842	-29 (-9.7%)
2013	298	#761	+20 (7.2%)
2012	278	#805	+94 (51.1%)
2011	184	#1034	+52 (39.4%)
2010	132	#1303	-13 (-9.0%)
2009	145	#1237	-28 (-16.2%)
2008	173	#1084	+34 (24.5%)
2007	139	#1266	-14 (-9.2%)
2006	153	#1128	-14 (-8.4%)
2005	167	#1015	+24 (16.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kyree as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Kyree has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 906 births since 1989.

#6042

Current rank

906

Total births

2014

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kyree be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kyree is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #802. As a girl's name, it ranks #6042.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology