How Many People Are Named Kyo?

Complete statistics for the name Kyo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kyo
Very Rare
Japanese

Kyo means 'battle' in Japanese, making it a name steeped in action and competition. Only 192 people named Kyo live in the US today, and you're one in 1,715,922 Americans who share this rare moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 2020 with 16 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~192
Living in US
1 in 1,715,922
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese for battle
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Competitive Strong
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

99,233
Worldwide Bearers
#10,266
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
95,964
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,995
🇺🇸 United States
554
🇲🇦 Morocco
109
🇨🇳 China
71
🇧🇯 Benin
70
🇧🇷 Brazil
55
🇰🇷 South Korea
51
🇨🇦 Canada
34
🇹🇭 Thailand
34

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
192 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
194
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 194 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
67
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kyo Through the Generations

Kyo, a name that's seen a slow rise in popularity, has been adopted by just 194 individuals born in the United States since records began. As of now, there are 192 people named Kyo living in the country, with the majority being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests that Kyo is a genuinely modern name, embraced by younger generations. The peak year for Kyo was 2020, when 16 babies were given this name, indicating its growing appeal among parents seeking unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Kyo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kyo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kyo

How Many People Have the Name Kyo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 192 people in the United States currently share the name Kyo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,715,922 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kyo a Common or Rare Name?

Kyo 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 Kyo Mean?

Kyo means "Japanese for battle" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kyo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kyo Most Popular?

The name Kyo reached peak popularity in 2020, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kyo?

Approximately 192 people named Kyo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 194. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,715,922 Americans.

Is Kyo a rare name?

Kyo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,715,922 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kyo mean?

Kyo means "Japanese for battle" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kyo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kyo are male and 0% are female.

When was Kyo most popular?

Kyo peaked in 2020 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US192
All-Time Births194
1 in X1 in 1,715,922
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2020
World Rank#10,266
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.