How Many People Are Named Kye?
Complete statistics for the name Kye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kye, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 58,286 Americans today, making it truly unique. With only 5,662 people named Kye alive in the US, it stands out as a modern choice, with 87% under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 5,761 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kye Through the Generations
Kye has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2016, when 369 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Kye are young, with 4,998 under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by the younger generation. As of now, the average age of someone named Kye is 16, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kye
Kye is a common variant of the names Kai, Kay or Kyle. Kye also occurs, via numerous spellings, in many languages. For example, "sea" in Hawaiian, and "narrow" or "slender" in Celtic. The name may refer to:Kye A'Hern, Australian mountain bike racer Kye Allums, American transgender advocate Kye Fleming, American singer/songwriter Kye Palmer, American trumpet player Kye Petersen, Canadian skier Kye Rymer, British Virgin Islands politician Kye Sones, British musician Kye Stewart, Canadian football player Kye Whyte, British BMX racer…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kye
How Many People Have the Name Kye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 670 people in the United States currently share the name Kye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 494,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kye a Common or Rare Name?
Kye 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 Kye Mean?
Kye means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kye in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Kye Most Popular?
The name Kye reached peak popularity in 2016, with 369 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 Kye?
Approximately 670 people named Kye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 670. That works out to roughly 1 in 494,700 Americans.
Is Kye a rare name?
Kye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 494,700 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kye mean?
Kye means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Kye are male and 6% are female.
When was Kye most popular?
Kye peaked in 2016 with 369 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.