Kaige
Every Kaige since 1995 — 463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaige
Kaige is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,291 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 463 American babies have been named Kaige. Its peak came in 2012, when 30 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 Kaige stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaige 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,291 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,388 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,223 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,652 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,352 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,833 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,597 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,013 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,933 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,256 |
| 2015 | — | — | 30 | #3,634 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,160 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,391 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,143 | 25 | #4,074 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,748 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,940 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,106 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,923 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,793 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,284 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,728 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,265 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,157 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,016 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,689 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,578 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaige in 2025?
Kaige ranked #9,291 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 Kaige?
463 babies have been named Kaige in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaige most popular?
Kaige peaked in 2012, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Kaige a boy or girl name?
Kaige is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaige rising or falling?
Kaige is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.