Total births
1,409
Unisex name · since 1969
Kaori
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 1,409 babies named Kaori, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2314
- among girls today
- 1,409
- born since 1969
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kaori is the #2314 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,409 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Kaori recorded 1,409 times among girls since 1969, holding rank #2314 nationally today, ahead of 87% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #2314 among girls today
- 1,409 born since 1969
- 2020s peak decade
- 87% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kaori is currently the #2314 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of girls - 1,409 born since 1969, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2314
- among girls today
- 1,409
- born since 1969
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Kaori vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2314
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 87% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Kaori was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
106 babies were named Kaori in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaori compares
1,409 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Kaori's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaori | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,409 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 106 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaori's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaori's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 106, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaori at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,314
Active since
1969
Kaori popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 106
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Kaori popularity over time - boys
73 total births recorded since 2003 (Kaori as boys' name)
Kaori by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kaori's strongest decade.
523 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Kaori births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s 114
1990s
114 births
- 2000s
2000s
333 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s
2020s
523 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 523 births (37% of all-time use).
How Kaori 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 Kaori's total volume
Kaori vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaori by state
Where Kaori concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 157 | 11.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 71 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 65 | 4.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 44 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 12 | 0.9% |
California share of Kaori's total US births 11.1%
Even split
157 of 1,409 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Kaori appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaori? ▼
1,409 babies have been named Kaori since 1969. It currently ranks #2314 among girls. The peak year was 2022 with 106 births.
When was Kaori most popular? ▼
Kaori was most popular in the 2020s decade with 523 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Kaori most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaori are California (157 births), Texas (71 births), Georgia (65 births).
Is Kaori a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kaori is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,409 births, and as a boy's name it has 73 births.
How long has the name Kaori been used? ▼
Records for Kaori go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaori? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaoir, Kaomi, Kao, Kaoru, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaori's data
- California records the most Kaoris (157 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 Kaori
Nearby Names Like Kaori
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaori
Kaoir Girl
#2854 445 births
Kaomi Girl
#2163 269 births
Kao Girl
244 births
Kaoru Girl
83 births
Kaory Girl
#9998 35 births
Compare Kaori side by side: Kaori vs Kaoir Kaori vs Kaomi Kaori vs Kao
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaori
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3,700 births · Peak 2020
Allisson #2316
2,842 births · Peak 2008
Ani #2311
3,183 births · Peak 2007
Hiba #2317
2,129 births · Peak 2023
Illiana #2310
2,095 births · Peak 2011
Alizah #2318
1,459 births · Peak 2022
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Kaori: #2314 Unisex Name - 1,409 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaori. 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 Kaori 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.