UK boy's name
Kyrese
A modern variation of the name Kerese, derived from the Greek word keros meaning "small horn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyrese is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyrese popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 11 births.
This profile covers 104 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1999 to 2022. 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 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 103 living people in the UK are called Kyrese. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyrese ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 11 boys were registered as Kyrese.
- • About 103 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyrese as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
11 births
Estimated living
103
2026
Meaning
What does Kyrese mean?
The name Kyrese has its origins in the Greek language, with its roots traced back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variation of the Greek name Kyriakos, which means "belonging to the Lord" or "belonging to Christ." The prefix "Kyr" or "Kyri" is derived from the Greek word "Kyrios," meaning "Lord" or "Master."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyrese can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a Christian name. During this period, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name gained popularity among Greek-speaking populations within the empire's territories.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Kyrese of Constantinople was a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on theology and the natural sciences. His works were widely studied and influential during his time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kyrese was a Byzantine monk who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his contributions to the monastic tradition and his writings on spirituality and asceticism.
As the Byzantine Empire declined and the Renaissance period emerged, the name Kyrese became less common in the Greek-speaking world. However, it continued to be used sporadically throughout the centuries.
In the 16th century, a merchant named Kyrese Antonopoulos from the island of Crete was known for his successful trading ventures across the Mediterranean. He established a prosperous business empire and was influential in the economic affairs of the region.
During the 19th century, a Greek poet and playwright named Kyrese Papadopoulos gained recognition for his works, which explored themes of love, loss, and patriotism. His plays were widely performed and celebrated in Greece during that time.
While the name Kyrese has its roots in Greek culture and history, it has also been adopted and adapted in various other cultures and languages over time. Today, it is considered a unique and distinctive name, carrying with it a rich historical background and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyrese over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyrese registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyrese, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrese by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyrese 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 | #3857 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2923 | 42 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2401 | 46 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kyrese
- 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
Kyrese: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyrese in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kyrese was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kyrese most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 11 babies registered as Kyrese in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyrese?
A modern variation of the name Kerese, derived from the Greek word keros meaning "small horn".
How many people are called Kyrese in the UK?
A total of 104 babies have been registered as Kyrese across the 17 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.