How Many People Are Named Ky?
Complete statistics for the name Ky: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ky is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,560 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 211,524 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 53% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 1,628 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ky Through the Generations
Ky has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1990 when there were 48 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ky is 29, with a significant portion of the population under 30. This indicates that Ky is a name predominantly chosen by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ky's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ky
How Many People Have the Name Ky?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,084 people in the United States currently share the name Ky. That works out to roughly 1 in every 305,765 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ky a Common or Rare Name?
Ky is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ky Mean?
Ky means "creative variant of Kai" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ky in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Ky Most Popular?
The name Ky reached peak popularity in 1990, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ky?
Approximately 1,084 people named Ky live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 305,765 Americans.
Is Ky a rare name?
Ky is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 305,765 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ky mean?
Ky means "creative variant of Kai" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ky more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Ky are male and 10% are female.
When was Ky most popular?
Ky peaked in 1990 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.