Total births
218
Boys' name · since 2014
Kavir
Since 2014, U.S. Social Security records show 218 babies named Kavir, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3981
- among boys today
- 218
- born since 2014
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Kavir currently ranks #3981 among boys' names in America, with 218 babies recorded since 2014.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kavir has been recorded 218 times among boys since 2014, currently ranked #3981 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2014 to 2025.
- #3981 among boys today
- 218 born since 2014
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kavir is currently the #3981 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 218 born since 2014, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3981
- among boys today
- 218
- born since 2014
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Kavir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3981
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Kavir was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
28 babies were named Kavir in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Kavir compares
218 40th percentile among 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
Kavir's all-time total is 41% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kavir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 218 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kavir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kavir's full recorded timeline at 2020, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2016, with just 10 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kavir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,981
Active since
2014
Kavir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2014–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Kavir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kavir's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Kavir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
84 births
- 2020s
2020s
134 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 134 births (61% of all-time use).
Kavir by state
Where Kavir concentrates geographically, total births since 2014
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 37 | 17.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 6 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 2.8% |
California share of Kavir's total US births 17.0%
Even split
37 of 218 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kavir? ▼
Since 2014, Social Security records show 218 babies named Kavir. Today it holds rank #3981 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 28 births.
When was Kavir most popular? ▼
Kavir was most popular in the 2020s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Kavir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kavir are California (37 births), New Jersey (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Kavir been used? ▼
Records for Kavir go back to 2014, giving 12 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kavir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kavin, Kavon, Kavion, Kaven, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kavir's data
- California records the most Kavirs (37 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 Kavir
Nearby Names Like Kavir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kavir
Kavin Boy
#4346 2,934 births
Kavon Boy
#3311 2,786 births
Kavion Boy
#3754 1,405 births
Kaven Boy
#5106 953 births
Kavi Boy
#2203 929 births
Compare Kavir side by side: Kavir vs Kavin Kavir vs Kavon Kavir vs Kavion
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kavir
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, 2014–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kavir: #3981 Boys' Name - 218 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kavir. 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 Kavir 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.