Total births
479
Boys' name · since 1972
Kaipo
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 479 babies named Kaipo, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8478
- among boys today
- 479
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Kaipo currently ranks #8478 among boys' names in America, with 479 babies recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Kaipo recorded 479 times among boys since 1972, holding rank #8478 nationally today, ahead of 41% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2024.
- #8478 among boys today
- 479 born since 1972
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaipo is currently the #8478 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 479 born since 1972, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8478
- among boys today
- 479
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Kaipo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8478
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Kaipo was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
16 babies were named Kaipo in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaipo compares
479 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Kaipo's all-time total is 31% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaipo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 479 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaipo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaipo splits its recorded history at 1999: 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 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaipo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#8,478
Active since
1972
Kaipo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2024
- Peak year (1994)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Kaipo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaipo's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Kaipo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
53 births
- 1980s
1980s
106 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
98 births
- 2010s
2010s
72 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 112 births (23% of all-time use).
Kaipo by state
Where Kaipo concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 282 | 58.9% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Hawaii share of Kaipo's total US births 58.9%
Even split
282 of 479 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaipo? ▼
479 babies have been named Kaipo since 1972. It currently ranks #8478 among boys. The peak year was 1994 with 16 births.
When was Kaipo most popular? ▼
Kaipo was most popular in the 1990s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Kaipo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaipo are Hawaii (282 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Kaipo been used? ▼
Records for Kaipo go back to 1972, giving 53 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Kaipo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kai, Kaiden, Kairo, Kaison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaipo's data
- Kaipo's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (112 total births) through the 2020s (38) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Kaipos (282 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 Kaipo
Nearby Names Like Kaipo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaipo
Kai Boy
#76 70,232 births
Kaiden Boy
#208 52,562 births
Kairo Boy
#238 11,224 births
Kaison Boy
#515 7,182 births
Kaiser Boy
#801 3,921 births
Compare Kaipo side by side: Kaipo vs Kai Kaipo vs Kaiden Kaipo vs Kairo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaipo
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, 1972–2024 (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. "Kaipo: #8478 Boys' Name - 479 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaipo. 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 Kaipo 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.