Kaeo
Every Kaeo since 1979 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaeo
Kaeo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,289 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 365 American babies have been named Kaeo. Its peak came in 2014, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kaeo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaeo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,289 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,032 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,507 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,121 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,019 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,253 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,398 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,658 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,020 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,136 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,971 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,436 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,413 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,138 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,027 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,450 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,324 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,871 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,525 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,057 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,049 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,750 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,819 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,326 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,799 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,451 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaeo in 2025?
Kaeo ranked #9,289 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaeo?
365 babies have been named Kaeo in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaeo most popular?
Kaeo peaked in 2014, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Kaeo a boy or girl name?
Kaeo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaeo rising or falling?
Kaeo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.