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Kyrie is a masculine name used in African American. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Invented name, based on the sounds found in names such as Tyree and Kyle. It was popularized as a masculine name by American basketball player Kyrie Irving (1992-)." It ranked #244 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, invented name, based on the sounds found in names such as Tyree and Kyle. It was popularized as a masculine name by American basketball player Kyrie Irving (1992-). The entry lists its usage as African American (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kyrie ranked #244 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #244 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (African American) and that sit near Kyrie in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyrie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kyrie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: invented name, based on the sounds found in names such as Tyree and Kyle.
Is Kyrie a popular name?
Kyrie ranked #244 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kyrie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kyrie appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kyrie (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
