Kael
Every Kael since 1969 — 4,071 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kael
Kael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #903 in 2025 with 263 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 4,071 American babies have been named Kael. Its peak came in 2025, when 263 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 263 | #903 |
| 2024 | — | — | 123 | #1,476 |
| 2023 | — | — | 103 | #1,665 |
| 2022 | — | — | 63 | #2,283 |
| 2021 | — | — | 70 | #2,087 |
| 2020 | — | — | 72 | #1,986 |
| 2019 | — | — | 104 | #1,598 |
| 2018 | — | — | 123 | #1,427 |
| 2017 | — | — | 93 | #1,700 |
| 2016 | — | — | 118 | #1,459 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,382 | 131 | #1,344 |
| 2014 | — | — | 159 | #1,177 |
| 2013 | — | — | 156 | #1,157 |
| 2012 | — | — | 200 | #997 |
| 2011 | — | — | 199 | #984 |
| 2010 | — | — | 203 | #971 |
| 2009 | — | — | 251 | #851 |
| 2008 | — | — | 248 | #859 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,958 | 178 | #1,055 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,509 | 236 | #852 |
| 2005 | — | — | 163 | #1,034 |
| 2004 | — | — | 145 | #1,091 |
| 2003 | — | — | 142 | #1,092 |
| 2002 | — | — | 117 | #1,198 |
| 2001 | — | — | 71 | #1,651 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35 | #2,652 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,959 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,593 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,892 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,895 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,559 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kael in 2025?
Kael ranked #903 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 263 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kael?
4,071 babies have been named Kael in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kael most popular?
Kael peaked in 2025, when 263 newborns received the name.
Is Kael a boy or girl name?
Kael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kael rising or falling?
Kael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.