Total births
41
Boys' name · since 1963
Kahn
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Kahn, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1963–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
41 boys have been named Kahn since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kahn has been recorded 41 times among boys since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2023.
- 41 total births
- 1963–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
41 boys have been named Kahn since 1963, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 41
- total births
- 1963–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Kahn was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kahn in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Kahn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kahn splits its recorded history at 1976: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kahn at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Kahn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2023
- Peak year (1976)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Kahn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kahn's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Kahn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
- 2020s
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 13 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kahn? ▼
41 babies have been named Kahn since 1963. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1976 with 7 births.
When was Kahn most popular? ▼
Kahn was most popular in the 1970s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Kahn been used? ▼
Kahn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 61 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Kahn? ▼
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 Kahn's data
- Kahn's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 2020s (6) -- 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 Kahn
Nearby Names Like Kahn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kahn
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 Kahn side by side: Kahn vs Kahlil Kahn vs Kahari Kahn vs Kahmari
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1963–2023 (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. "Kahn: Baby Name Since 1963 - 41 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kahn. 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 Kahn 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.