Kyrene is of Greek origin, derived from the word "khire" which means "golden-haired." It was popularized by author H.P. Lovecraft, who used it as a character's name in his 1931 short story "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath". The name Kyrene has since gained recognition and is occasionally used today, carrying a unique and distinct sound.
The name Kyrene experienced fluctuating popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and valleys in others. The highest number of births recorded was 9 in 2011, while the lowest was 5 in both 2006 and 2009. Despite these fluctuations, the name has maintained a consistent presence in the birth records over time, resulting in a total of 103 births from 1990 to 2017.