Total births
154
Girls' name · since 1964
Kechia
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 154 babies named Kechia, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 154
- total births
- 1964–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
154 girls have been named Kechia since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kechia has been recorded 154 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1984.
- 154 total births
- 1964–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
154 girls have been named Kechia since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 154
- total births
- 1964–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Kechia was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
19 babies were named Kechia in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Kechia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kechia's full recorded timeline at 1973, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kechia at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Kechia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1984
- Peak year (1973)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Kechia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kechia's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Kechia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
45 births
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 95 births (62% of all-time use).
Kechia by state
Where Kechia concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 10 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.2% |
North Carolina share of Kechia's total US births 6.5%
Even split
10 of 154 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kechia? ▼
154 babies have been named Kechia since 1964. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1973 with 19 births.
When was Kechia most popular? ▼
Kechia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Kechia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kechia are North Carolina (10 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Kechia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kechia since 1964 -- 21 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Kechia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kecia, Kecha, Kechelle. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kechia's data
- Kechia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Kechias (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Kechia
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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, 1964–1984 (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. "Kechia: Baby Name Since 1964 - 154 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kechia. 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 Kechia 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.