UK boy's name
Kyron
A masculine Greek name meaning "master" or "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.
Kyron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #945, with 33 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 161 births.
This profile covers 1,853 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,880 living people in the UK are called Kyron. 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
- • Kyron ranked #945 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 33 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 161 boys were registered as Kyron.
- • Kyron ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #414 in 2022.
- • About 1,880 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#945
2024
Births in 2024
33
Latest year
Peak year
2010
161 births
Estimated living
1,880
2026
Meaning
What does Kyron mean?
The name Kyron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, stemming from the Greek word "kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." It emerged during the classical period of Greek civilization, around the 5th century BCE.
Kyron was initially a title bestowed upon prominent individuals, such as leaders or nobles, to signify their authority and status within society. Over time, the title evolved into a personal name, likely adopted by those who held positions of power or wished to associate themselves with such prestige.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Kyron can be found in various historical accounts and philosophical works. One notable instance is in Plato's dialogue "Theaetetus," where a character named Kyron is mentioned as a prominent mathematician and philosopher from the city of Samos.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Kyron was Kyron of Athens, a Greek dramatist who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is known for his satirical plays and comedies, which often poked fun at the political and social issues of his time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Kyron. One such individual was Kyron of Byzantium, a Greek grammarian and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Greek language and literature.
Another prominent figure was Kyron the Sophist, a Greek philosopher and rhetorician from the 2nd century CE. He was known for his teachings on rhetoric and his writings on philosophical subjects.
In the realm of sports, Kyron Hosalie (born 1980) is a former professional basketball player from the Caribbean island of Dominica. He played in various international leagues and represented his national team in several competitions.
Kyron Derwent (1951-2018) was a renowned British artist and sculptor, known for his abstract works and installations. His pieces can be found in various galleries and public spaces across the United Kingdom.
Kyron Horman (born 2003) gained international attention when he went missing in Oregon, United States, in 2010 at the age of 7. His disappearance sparked a massive search effort and remains an unsolved case to this day.
While the name Kyron may not be as common as some other Greek names, it has persisted throughout history, carrying a sense of authority and distinction from its ancient roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyron over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Kyron, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 33 births in 2024, compared with 161 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyron 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 | #756 | 226 | 5 |
| 2010s | #452 | 947 | 10 |
| 2000s | #508 | 565 | 10 |
| 1990s | #604 | 115 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kyron is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kyron. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kyron ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #414 in 2022.
Across the UK
Kyron in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
7 years of NRS records, 29 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#414 in 2022
3 years of NISRA records, 11 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Kyron
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Kyron Stabana
association football player
English association football player (born 1998)
1998-
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Kyron McMaster
hurdler
British Virgin Islands hurdler
1997-
Related
Names similar to Kyron
- 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
Kyron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyron in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kyron was ranked #945 for boys in England and Wales, with 33 births registered.
When was Kyron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 161 babies registered as Kyron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyron?
A masculine Greek name meaning "master" or "lord".
How many people are called Kyron in the UK?
A total of 1,853 babies have been registered as Kyron across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 29 more in Scotland and 11 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Kyron most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kyron ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #414 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.