Kagen
Every Kagen since 1987 — 541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kagen
Kagen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1987, 541 American babies have been named Kagen. Its peak came in 2007, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kagen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kagen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,061 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,043 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,484 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,869 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,368 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,125 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,487 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,947 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,302 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,103 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,388 | 30 | #3,602 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,895 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,960 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,673 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,941 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,490 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,266 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,105 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,584 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,402 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,130 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kagen in 2025?
Kagen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kagen?
541 babies have been named Kagen in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kagen most popular?
Kagen peaked in 2007, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Kagen a boy or girl name?
Kagen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kagen rising or falling?
Kagen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.