Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1966
Kaare
28 babies named Kaare in U.S. Social Security records since 1966, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1966–1980
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Kaare is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 28 have been recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaare has been recorded 28 times among boys since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 1980.
- 28 total births
- 1966–1980 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Kaare since 1966, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1980.
- 28
- total births
- 1966–1980
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kaare was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
10 babies were named Kaare in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Kaare's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaare's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaare at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Kaare popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–1980
- Peak year (1978)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Kaare by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kaare's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kaare births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 11 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaare? ▼
28 babies have been named Kaare since 1966. It was last recorded in 1980. The peak year was 1978 with 10 births.
When was Kaare most popular? ▼
Kaare was most popular in the 1960s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Kaare been used? ▼
Records for Kaare go back to 1966, giving 15 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Kaare? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaan, Kaamil, Kaash, Kaanan, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaare's data
- Kaare's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Kaare
Nearby Names Like Kaare
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaare
Kaan Boy
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Kaamil Boy
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Kaash Boy
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Kaanan Boy
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Kaaden Boy
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Compare Kaare side by side: Kaare vs Kaan Kaare vs Kaamil Kaare vs Kaash
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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, 1966–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaare: Baby Name Since 1966 - 28 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaare. 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 Kaare 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.