Total births
469
Boys' name · since 1993
Kincaid
469 babies named Kincaid in U.S. Social Security records since 1993, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4037
- among boys today
- 469
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kincaid is the #4037 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 469 recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Kincaid recorded 469 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #4037 nationally today, ahead of 72% of boys, 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 1993 to 2025.
- #4037 among boys today
- 469 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kincaid is currently the #4037 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 469 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4037
- among boys today
- 469
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Kincaid vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4037
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kincaid was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
27 babies were named Kincaid in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Kincaid compares
469 Top 45% higher than 55% of 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
Kincaid's all-time total is 28% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kincaid | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 469 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kincaid's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kincaid's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kincaid at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,037
Active since
1993
Kincaid popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Kincaid by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kincaid's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kincaid births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
- 2000s
2000s
182 births
- 2010s
2010s
114 births
- 2020s
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 182 births (39% of all-time use).
Kincaid by state
Where Kincaid concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Kincaid's total US births 1.3%
Even split
6 of 469 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kincaid? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 469 babies named Kincaid. Today it holds rank #4037 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 27 births.
When was Kincaid most popular? ▼
Kincaid was most popular in the 2000s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Kincaid most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kincaid are Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Kincaid been used? ▼
Kincaid has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kincaid? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kingston, King, Kingsley, Kingsten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kincaid's data
- Kincaid's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (182 total births) through the 2020s (90) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kincaids (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kincaid
Nearby Names Like Kincaid
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kincaid
Kingston Boy
#177 46,406 births
King Boy
#342 37,850 births
Kingsley Boy
#984 6,709 births
Kingsten Boy
#3968 798 births
Kingstyn Boy
#2669 666 births
Compare Kincaid side by side: Kincaid vs Kingston Kincaid vs King Kincaid vs Kingsley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kincaid
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, 1993–2025 (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. "Kincaid: #4037 Boys' Name - 469 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kincaid. 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 Kincaid 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.