Kage
Every Kage since 1992 — 1,539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kage
Kage is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,945 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,539 American babies have been named Kage. Its peak came in 2009, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kage stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kage year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,945 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,028 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,762 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,438 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,540 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,955 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1,965 |
| 2018 | 79 | #1,892 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,469 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,155 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,097 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1,805 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,152 |
| 2012 | 83 | #1,794 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,980 |
| 2010 | 81 | #1,812 |
| 2009 | 85 | #1,780 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,135 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,396 |
| 2006 | 53 | #2,364 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,478 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,816 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,374 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,726 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,295 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,405 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,254 |
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Famous people named Kage
- Kage Baker Writer · 1952–2010
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kage in 2025?
Kage ranked #4,945 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kage?
1,539 babies have been named Kage in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kage most popular?
Kage peaked in 2009, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Kage a boy or girl name?
Kage is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kage rising or falling?
Kage is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kage?
Well-known people named Kage include Kage Baker (writer).