Total births
1,231
Unisex name · since 1898
Kansas
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 1,231 babies named Kansas, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7620
- among girls today
- 1,231
- born since 1898
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
1,231 babies have been named Kansas since 1898, making it today's #7620 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kansas recorded 1,231 times among girls since 1898, holding rank #7620 nationally today, ahead of 57% of girls, 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 1898 to 2025.
- #7620 among girls today
- 1,231 born since 1898
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kansas is currently the #7620 unisex name in America, more common than 57% of girls - 1,231 born since 1898, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7620
- among girls today
- 1,231
- born since 1898
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
Kansas vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7620
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 57% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Kansas was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
50 babies were named Kansas in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Kansas compares
1,231 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Kansas's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kansas | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,231 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kansas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kansas splits its recorded history at 1997: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kansas at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#7,620
Active since
1898
Kansas popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Kansas popularity over time - boys
98 total births recorded since 1993 (Kansas as boys' name)
Kansas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kansas's strongest decade.
361 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Kansas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 144
1980s
144 births
- 1990s
1990s
285 births
- 2000s
2000s
361 births
- 2010s
2010s
248 births
- 2020s 114
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 361 births (29% of all-time use).
How Kansas compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kansas's total volume
Kansas vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kansas by state
Where Kansas concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Kentucky share of Kansas's total US births 1.3%
Even split
16 of 1,231 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kansas? ▼
Kansas has been given to 1,231 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7620 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Kansas most popular? ▼
Kansas was most popular in the 2000s decade with 361 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Kansas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kansas are Kentucky (16 births), Georgia (11 births), Ohio (6 births).
Is Kansas a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kansas is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,231 births, and as a boy's name it has 98 births.
How long has the name Kansas been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kansas since 1898 -- 128 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kansas? ▼
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 Kansas's data
- Kansas's decade-level peak was the 2000s (361 total births); usage has since declined to 114 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Kansass (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Kansas
Nearby Names Like Kansas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kansas
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 Kansas side by side: Kansas vs Kandice Kansas vs Kandace Kansas vs Kandi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kansas
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, 1898–2025 (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. "Kansas: #7620 Unisex Name - 1,231 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kansas. 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 Kansas 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.