Kashif
Every Kashif since 1973 — 921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kashif
Kashif is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,975 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 921 American babies have been named Kashif. Its peak came in 1985, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kashif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kashif 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 | #12,975 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,658 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,352 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,045 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,902 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,825 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,169 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,504 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,212 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,194 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,461 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,848 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,795 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,870 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,007 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,439 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,796 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,396 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,797 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,640 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,417 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,566 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,941 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,446 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,979 |
| 1990 | 41 | #1,884 |
| 1985 | 69 | #1,118 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,991 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kashif in 2025?
Kashif ranked #12,975 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 Kashif?
921 babies have been named Kashif in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kashif most popular?
Kashif peaked in 1985, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Kashif a boy or girl name?
Kashif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kashif rising or falling?
Kashif has been roughly stable over the past decade.