UK boy's name
Kyreece
A unique name potentially derived from the Greek "Kyrios" meaning "Lord".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyreece is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyreece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 13 births.
This profile covers 124 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 123 living people in the UK are called Kyreece. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyreece ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 13 boys were registered as Kyreece.
- • About 123 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyreece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2010
13 births
Estimated living
123
2026
Meaning
What does Kyreece mean?
The name Kyreece is a relatively uncommon given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient Greece. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have been associated with nobility or authority in its earliest usage.
During the classical period of ancient Greek civilization, the name Kyreece is thought to have been used as a shortened form of longer names that incorporated the root "kyrios." For example, it may have been a diminutive version of names like Kyriakos or Kyrianos. However, there are no definitive records of individuals bearing the exact spelling "Kyreece" from this era.
As the Greek language and culture spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Kyreece likely evolved and adapted to different regional dialects and pronunciations. It is possible that variants of the name appeared in other ancient cultures influenced by Greek civilization, such as the Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a name similar to Kyreece can be found in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. He mentions a man named Kyricius, which may have been a variation of the same root name. However, it is unclear if this individual's name is directly related to the modern spelling of Kyreece.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Kyreece remained relatively obscure, with few documented examples of its use. It was not until the modern era that the name began to resurface, primarily in English-speaking countries.
One notable individual named Kyreece was an American artist and sculptor born in 1932, known for his abstract and minimalist works. Kyreece Smith, who passed away in 2009, gained recognition for his innovative use of materials and his contributions to the development of contemporary art.
Another person with the name Kyreece was a British writer and historian born in 1965. Kyreece Gillespie is best known for her works exploring the cultural and social histories of various regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
In the field of music, Kyreece Johnson, an American singer and songwriter born in 1978, gained popularity in the early 2000s for his unique blend of soul, R&B, and gospel influences.
Kyreece Thompson, born in 1985, is a former professional basketball player who spent several seasons playing in various European leagues, including in Spain and Italy.
Finally, Kyreece Roberts, born in 1991, is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, most notably in the popular science fiction series "The Expanse."
While the name Kyreece remains relatively uncommon, its rich historical roots and diverse representations across various fields and cultures make it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyreece over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyreece registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyreece, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyreece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyreece was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4000 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3364 | 56 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2649 | 51 | 9 |
Related
Names similar to Kyreece
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kyreece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyreece in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kyreece was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Kyreece most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 13 babies registered as Kyreece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyreece?
A unique name potentially derived from the Greek "Kyrios" meaning "Lord".
How many people are called Kyreece in the UK?
A total of 124 babies have been registered as Kyreece across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.