Total births
365
Boys' name · since 1979
Kaeo
Kaeo has 365 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7931
- among boys today
- 365
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
365 babies have been named Kaeo since 1979, making it today's #7931 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Kaeo recorded 365 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #7931 nationally today, ahead of 45% 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 1979 to 2025.
- #7931 among boys today
- 365 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kaeo is currently the #7931 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 365 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7931
- among boys today
- 365
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Kaeo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7931
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Kaeo was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
19 babies were named Kaeo in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaeo compares
365 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Kaeo's all-time total is 1% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaeo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 365 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaeo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kaeo's full recorded timeline at 2009, 64% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 36% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2014 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kaeo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,931
Active since
1979
Kaeo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Kaeo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kaeo's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Kaeo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
93 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 145 births (40% of all-time use).
Kaeo by state
Where Kaeo concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 172 | 47.1% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.6% |
Hawaii share of Kaeo's total US births 47.1%
Even split
172 of 365 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaeo? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 365 babies named Kaeo. Today it holds rank #7931 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 19 births.
When was Kaeo most popular? ▼
Kaeo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Kaeo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaeo are Hawaii (172 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Kaeo been used? ▼
Kaeo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaeo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaeden, Kael, Kaedyn, Kaelan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaeo's data
- Kaeo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (145 total births) through the 2020s (78) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Kaeos (172 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Kaeo
Nearby Names Like Kaeo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaeo
Kaeden Boy
#2166 5,100 births
Kael Boy
#1477 4,055 births
Kaedyn Boy
#3669 1,540 births
Kaelan Boy
#3744 1,520 births
Kaeson Boy
#2469 1,126 births
Compare Kaeo side by side: Kaeo vs Kaeden Kaeo vs Kael Kaeo vs Kaedyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaeo
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Kaeo: #7931 Boys' Name - 365 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaeo. 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 Kaeo 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 July 2026.