Total births
1,259
Boys' name · since 1977
Kunal
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,259 babies named Kunal, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,259
- total births
- 1977–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Kunal sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,259 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Kunal recorded 1,259 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- 1,259 total births
- 1977–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,259 boys have been named Kunal since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,259
- total births
- 1977–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kunal was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kunal in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Kunal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kunal's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kunal at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Kunal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Kunal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kunal's strongest decade.
454 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kunal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s
1980s
351 births
- 1990s
1990s
454 births
- 2000s
2000s
324 births
- 2010s 92
2010s
92 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 454 births (36% of all-time use).
How Kunal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kunal's total volume
Kunal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kunal by state
Where Kunal concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 222 | 17.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 140 | 11.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 97 | 7.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 40 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Texas | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Connecticut | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kunal's total US births 17.6%
Even split
222 of 1,259 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kunal? ▼
Kunal has been given to 1,259 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 60 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Kunal most popular? ▼
Kunal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 454 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Kunal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kunal are California (222 births), New Jersey (140 births), New York (97 births).
How long has the name Kunal been used? ▼
Records for Kunal go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kunal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kunta, Kunga, Kunio, Kunaal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kunal's data
- Kunal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (454 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kunals (222 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 Kunal
Nearby Names Like Kunal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kunal
Kunta Boy
303 births
Kunga Boy
#13202 96 births
Kunio Boy
91 births
Kunaal Boy
65 births
Kunj Boy
64 births
Compare Kunal side by side: Kunal vs Kunta Kunal vs Kunga Kunal vs Kunio
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Kunal: Baby Name Since 1977 - 1,259 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kunal. 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 Kunal 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.