Kyrie is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #237 in 2023 with 1,478 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,779 births ranking #215. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 7,678.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,156 boys born was named Kyrie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Kyrie comes from a Greek liturgical word meaning "Lord". It has a striking, modern sound in English while carrying a very old religious background.
The word is best known from Christian worship through the phrase Kyrie eleison. As a first name, it is a more modern development, helped by both sound and public visibility.