Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1999
Kahl
Kahl has 22 recorded births since 1999 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 22
- total births
- 1999–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Kahl sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 22 recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Kahl recorded 22 times among boys since 1999, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2016.
- 22 total births
- 1999–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Kahl since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 22
- total births
- 1999–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Kahl was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kahl in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Kahl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kahl splits its recorded history at 2009: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kahl at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Kahl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2016
- Peak year (2007)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Kahl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kahl's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Kahl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kahl? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 22 babies named Kahl. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 7 births.
When was Kahl most popular? ▼
Kahl was most popular in the 2000s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
How long has the name Kahl been used? ▼
Kahl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 18 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Kahl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kahlil, Kahari, Kahmari, Kaheem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kahl's data
- Kahl's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- 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 Kahl
Nearby Names Like Kahl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kahl
Kahlil Boy
#1896 4,283 births
Kahari Boy
#2072 961 births
Kahmari Boy
#3437 475 births
Kaheem Boy
#12766 377 births
Kahleel Boy
#11437 277 births
Compare Kahl side by side: Kahl vs Kahlil Kahl vs Kahari Kahl vs Kahmari
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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, 1999–2016 (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. "Kahl: Baby Name Since 1999 - 22 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kahl. 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 Kahl 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.