UK boy's name
Kyreese
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "lord, master".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyreese is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyreese popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2015. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Kyreese. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyreese ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Kyreese.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyreese as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Kyreese mean?
The name Kyreese has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "kyrios" which means "lord" or "master." It is believed to have emerged during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BCE. The name was predominantly used in regions where Greek culture and language had a strong influence, such as Greece, parts of the Middle East, and parts of North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kyreese can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from around 46 CE to 120 CE. Plutarch's work "Parallel Lives" featured a character named Kyreese, who was a distinguished military commander during the Peloponnesian War.
In the 3rd century CE, a Christian martyr named Kyreese of Alexandria was recorded in the annals of the early church. He was known for his unwavering faith and his willingness to sacrifice his life for his beliefs during the Roman persecution of Christians.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Kyreese gained popularity among the ruling class and nobility. One notable figure from this era was Kyreese Palaiologos, a prominent Byzantine statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century.
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian painter named Kyreese Veronese was celebrated for his stunning frescoes and large-scale religious works. His masterpieces can still be admired in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Another noteworthy individual who bore the name Kyreese was a French philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 17th century. Kyreese Descartes is widely regarded as the father of modern Western philosophy and is best known for his famous quote, "I think, therefore I am."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyreese over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyreese registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyreese, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyreese by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyreese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4306 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3898 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kyreese
- 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
Kyreese: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyreese in the UK right now?
In 2015, Kyreese was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kyreese most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Kyreese in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyreese?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "lord, master".
How many people are called Kyreese in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Kyreese across the 4 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.