boys' name · peaked 2001

Kincaid

Every Kincaid since 1993 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#4,623
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Kincaid
Peak year
2001
27 babies
All-time total
469
since 1993

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.

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