Kaan
Every Kaan since 1982 — 894 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaan
Kaan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,344 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 894 American babies have been named Kaan. Its peak came in 2018, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,344 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,739 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,761 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,943 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,067 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,353 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,077 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,024 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,484 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,089 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,115 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,419 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,372 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,422 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,276 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,151 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,192 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,197 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,345 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,154 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,987 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,583 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,580 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,306 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,520 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,477 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,702 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,791 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaan in 2025?
Kaan ranked #3,344 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaan?
894 babies have been named Kaan in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaan most popular?
Kaan peaked in 2018, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Kaan a boy or girl name?
Kaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaan rising or falling?
Kaan has been roughly stable over the past decade.