Ky
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,760 in 1987
31 babies were named Ky in the US in 2025. It has climbed 437 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ky you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ky, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ky would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKy first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1987, when it reached #1,760.
- TrendKy has climbed 437 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Ky
Ky is a boy name of Gaelic and Hebrew origin. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ky”. US birth records list Ky for boys from 1950 to 2025, in 68 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #1,760 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 287,356 boys |
| 1970s | 9.1 | 110,497 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 75,988 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 65,574 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 73,964 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,541 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,915 boys |
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Ky
What is the origin of the name Ky?
Ky has Gaelic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Ky a boy or girl name?
Ky is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ky?
Ky ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#1,760).