Kam
Every Kam since 1914 — 1,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kam
Kam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,477 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,353 American babies have been named Kam — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1974, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kam 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 | — | — | 33 | #3,477 |
| 2024 | — | — | 41 | #3,019 |
| 2023 | — | — | 47 | #2,756 |
| 2022 | — | — | 49 | #2,694 |
| 2021 | — | — | 51 | #2,570 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,956 |
| 2019 | — | — | 56 | #2,407 |
| 2018 | — | — | 51 | #2,529 |
| 2017 | — | — | 55 | #2,366 |
| 2016 | — | — | 57 | #2,317 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,506 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,909 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,811 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,950 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,749 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,328 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,430 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,469 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,335 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,723 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,373 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,232 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,587 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,132 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,072 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,548 | 7 | #5,228 |
| 1975 | 35 | #2,333 | 17 | #2,498 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,211 | 9 | #3,402 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,058 | 7 | #3,404 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,954 | 5 | #4,331 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,555 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kam in 2025?
Kam ranked #3,477 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kam?
1,353 babies have been named Kam in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kam most popular?
Kam peaked in 1974, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Kam a boy or girl name?
Kam is used for both: about 28% of babies named Kam have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Kam rising or falling?
Kam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.