Kyus

A boy's name of American origin with 87 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#9469 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

plural of kyu

Kyus is a boy's baby name of American origin, a short, sharp modern name with the distinctive Ky- prefix. It may relate to the martial arts term kyu — the belt ranking system in Japanese martial arts, from the Japanese kyū, meaning 'grade, class.' Short, punchy, and with an unexpected depth, Kyus appeals to parents who favor minimalist names with a hidden edge.

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Phonetically, Kyus belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their classical, dignified ending — a hallmark of Latin and Greek masculine names. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kyus’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2002

2018

Peak

17 births

2002

First recorded

23 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kyus has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

First appeared: 2002Peak: 2018 (17 births)Current: #9469

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kyus
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	32	#9676	▼
2010s	50	#10133	▲
2000s	5	#11731	—

The Story of Kyus

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Kyus is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kyus are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.

How rare is Kyus?

Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kyus — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 50 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Kyus by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 2002–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kyus
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9469	+2 (33.3%)
2022	6	#11687	-5 (-45.5%)
2021	11	#7390	+4 (57.1%)
2020	7	#10158	+2 (40.0%)
2019	5	#13281	-12 (-70.6%)
2018	17	#5438	+9 (112.5%)
2017	8	#9349	0
2016	8	#9342	+1 (14.3%)
2015	7	#10179	+2 (40.0%)
2014	5	#13210	0
2002	5	#11731	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kyus is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kyus most popular?

Kyus reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 17 births that year. It is currently ranked #9469 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kyus?

Kyus is currently ranked #9469 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 87 babies since 2002.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024