Kaiyan
Every Kaiyan since 2007 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaiyan
Kaiyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,317 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 300 American babies have been named Kaiyan. Its peak came in 2012, when 25 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 Kaiyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaiyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,317 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,335 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,571 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,624 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,184 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,625 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,053 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,170 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,186 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,187 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,304 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,776 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,070 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,075 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,317 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,325 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,432 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,462 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,651 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaiyan in 2025?
Kaiyan ranked #4,317 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaiyan?
300 babies have been named Kaiyan in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaiyan most popular?
Kaiyan peaked in 2012, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kaiyan a boy or girl name?
Kaiyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaiyan rising or falling?
Kaiyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.