Total births
108
Unisex name · since 1980
Kang
108 babies named Kang in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1983. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 108
- total births
- 1980–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Kang is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 108 have been recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kang has been recorded 108 times among girls since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1995.
- 108 total births
- 1980–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
108 girls have been named Kang since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 108
- total births
- 1980–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Kang was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
18 babies were named Kang in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Kang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kang's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kang at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Kang popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1995
- Peak year (1983)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Kang popularity over time - boys
44 total births recorded since 1981 (Kang as boys' name)
Kang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kang's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Kang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
74 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 74 births (69% of all-time use).
Kang by state
Where Kang concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 11.1% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 4.6% |
California share of Kang's total US births 11.1%
Even split
12 of 108 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kang? ▼
Kang has been given to 108 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 18 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Kang most popular? ▼
Kang was most popular in the 1980s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Kang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kang are California (12 births), Minnesota (5 births).
Is Kang a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kang is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 108 births, and as a boy's name it has 44 births.
How long has the name Kang been used? ▼
Kang has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 16 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Kang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kandice, Kandace, Kandi, Kandy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kang's data
- Kang's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (74 total births) through the 1990s (34) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kangs (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kang
Nearby Names Like Kang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kang
Kandice Girl
6,823 births
Kandace Girl
#13677 6,323 births
Kandi Girl
5,547 births
Kandy Girl
#13675 5,306 births
Kandis Girl
2,727 births
Compare Kang side by side: Kang vs Kandice Kang vs Kandace Kang vs Kandi
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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, 1980–1995 (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. "Kang: Baby Name Since 1980 - 108 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kang. 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 Kang 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.