Kyu
boy nameKyu entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #7643 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
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rank today
#7643
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9161 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kyu are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kyu alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kyu in 2025?
- Kyu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kyu most popular?
- Kyu peaked in 2002, reaching #7643 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kyu with classmates?
- Kyu will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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