Kamen
Every Kamen since 1990 — 428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamen
Kamen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,956 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 428 American babies have been named Kamen. Its peak came in 1994, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kamen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,956 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,398 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,191 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,582 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,440 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,135 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,456 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,475 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,231 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,291 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,193 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,154 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,202 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,458 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,695 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,257 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,348 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,950 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,437 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,273 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,502 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,117 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,674 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,582 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,165 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,802 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamen in 2025?
Kamen ranked #12,956 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamen?
428 babies have been named Kamen in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamen most popular?
Kamen peaked in 1994, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kamen a boy or girl name?
Kamen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamen rising or falling?
Kamen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.