Total births
968
Unisex name · since 1914
Kam
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 968 babies named Kam, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3009
- among boys today
- 968
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Kam currently ranks #3009 among unisex names in America, with 968 babies recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kam has been recorded 968 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #3009 nationally and more common than 79% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3009 among boys today
- 968 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kam is currently the #3009 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 968 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3009
- among boys today
- 968
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Kam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3009
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kam was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
57 babies were named Kam in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kam compares
968 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Kam's all-time total is 164% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 968 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kam's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,009
Active since
1914
Kam popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Kam popularity over time - girls
385 total births recorded since 1923 (Kam as girls' name)
Kam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kam's strongest decade.
393 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 100
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
393 births
- 2020s
2020s
261 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 393 births (41% of all-time use).
How Kam compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kam's total volume
Kam vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kam by state
Where Kam concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 25 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 17 | 1.8% |
| #3 | California | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Washington | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Hawaii | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #8 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Kam's total US births 2.6%
Even split
25 of 968 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Kam appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kam? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 968 babies named Kam. Today it holds rank #3009 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 57 births.
When was Kam most popular? ▼
Kam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 393 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kam are Texas (25 births), Florida (17 births), California (12 births).
Is Kam a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kam is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 968 births, and as a girl's name it has 385 births.
How long has the name Kam been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kam since 1914 -- 112 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kameron, Kamden, Kamari, Kamron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kam's data
- Kam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (393 total births) through the 2020s (261) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kams (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kam
Nearby Names Like Kam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kam
Kameron Boy
#430 39,012 births
Kamden Boy
#628 12,556 births
Kamari Boy
#389 12,545 births
Kamron Boy
#1843 7,260 births
Kamryn Boy
#1192 5,395 births
Compare Kam side by side: Kam vs Kameron Kam vs Kamden Kam vs Kamari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kam
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Kam: #3009 Unisex Name - 968 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kam. 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 Kam 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.