Total births
894
Boys' name · since 1982
Kaan
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 894 babies named Kaan, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3738
- among boys today
- 894
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kaan is the #3738 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 894 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Kaan recorded 894 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #3738 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #3738 among boys today
- 894 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaan is currently the #3738 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 894 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3738
- among boys today
- 894
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Kaan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3738
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kaan was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
39 babies were named Kaan in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaan compares
894 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaan's all-time total is 144% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 894 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaan splits its recorded history at 2007: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,738
Active since
1982
Kaan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kaan's strongest decade.
351 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
266 births
- 2010s
2010s
351 births
- 2020s
2020s
166 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 351 births (39% of all-time use).
How Kaan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kaan's total volume
Kaan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kaan by state
Where Kaan concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 100 | 11.2% |
| #2 | California | | 63 | 7.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 41 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 36 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 1.2% |
New York share of Kaan's total US births 11.2%
Even split
100 of 894 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaan? ▼
894 babies have been named Kaan since 1982. It currently ranks #3738 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 39 births.
When was Kaan most popular? ▼
Kaan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 351 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Kaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaan are New York (100 births), California (63 births), New Jersey (41 births).
How long has the name Kaan been used? ▼
Kaan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaamil, Kaash, Kaanan, Kaare, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaan's data
- Kaan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (351 total births) through the 2020s (166) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kaans (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaan
Nearby Names Like Kaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaan
Kaamil Boy
106 births
Kaash Boy
#10787 38 births
Kaanan Boy
#13744 33 births
Kaare Boy
28 births
Kaaden Boy
21 births
Compare Kaan side by side: Kaan vs Kaamil Kaan vs Kaash Kaan vs Kaanan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaan
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaan: #3738 Boys' Name - 894 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.