Kinan
Every Kinan since 1997 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kinan
Kinan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,558 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 371 American babies have been named Kinan. Its peak came in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kinan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kinan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,558 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,385 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,076 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,503 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,545 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,459 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,722 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,435 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,678 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,554 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,479 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,173 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,841 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,601 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,445 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,395 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,381 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,428 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,272 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,688 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,985 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,388 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kinan in 2025?
Kinan ranked #3,558 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kinan?
371 babies have been named Kinan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kinan most popular?
Kinan peaked in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Kinan a boy or girl name?
Kinan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kinan rising or falling?
Kinan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.