Total births
95
Girls' name · since 1916
Kikuye
Kikuye has 95 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 95
- total births
- 1916–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
95 girls have been named Kikuye since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kikuye has been recorded 95 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1931.
- 95 total births
- 1916–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
95 girls have been named Kikuye since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 95
- total births
- 1916–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Kikuye was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
13 babies were named Kikuye in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Kikuye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kikuye's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1928, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kikuye at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Kikuye popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1931
- Peak year (1922)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Kikuye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Kikuye's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Kikuye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
29 births
- 1920s
1920s
61 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 61 births (64% of all-time use).
Kikuye by state
Where Kikuye concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 31.6% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 18 | 18.9% |
California share of Kikuye's total US births 31.6%
Even split
30 of 95 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kikuye? ▼
95 babies have been named Kikuye since 1916. It was last recorded in 1931. The peak year was 1922 with 13 births.
When was Kikuye most popular? ▼
Kikuye was most popular in the 1920s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Kikuye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kikuye are California (30 births), Hawaii (18 births).
How long has the name Kikuye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kikuye since 1916 -- 16 years through the most recent 1931 data.
What names are similar to Kikuye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kiki, Kikue, Kiko, Kikuyo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kikuye's data
- Kikuye's decade-level peak was the 1920s (61 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kikuyes (30 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 Kikuye
Nearby Names Like Kikuye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kikuye
Kiki Girl
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Kikue Girl
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Kiko Girl
#10052 125 births
Kikuyo Girl
31 births
Kikuko Girl
26 births
Compare Kikuye side by side: Kikuye vs Kiki Kikuye vs Kikue Kikuye vs Kiko
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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, 1916–1931 (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. "Kikuye: Baby Name Since 1916 - 95 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kikuye. 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 Kikuye 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.