Kincaid
Every Kincaid since 1993 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kincaid
Kincaid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,623 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 469 American babies have been named Kincaid. Its peak came in 2001, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kincaid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kincaid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,623 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,031 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,808 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,071 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,548 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,371 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,977 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,543 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,549 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,520 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,539 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,879 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,814 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,180 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,472 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,286 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,489 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,911 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,705 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,753 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,196 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,351 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,619 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,281 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,258 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,352 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kincaid in 2025?
Kincaid ranked #4,623 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kincaid?
469 babies have been named Kincaid in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kincaid most popular?
Kincaid peaked in 2001, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Kincaid a boy or girl name?
Kincaid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kincaid rising or falling?
Kincaid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.