Kainoa
Every Kainoa since 1975 — 2,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kainoa
Kainoa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,716 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,696 American babies have been named Kainoa. Its peak came in 2016, when 105 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 Kainoa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kainoa 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 | — | — | 95 | #1,716 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,407 | 99 | #1,692 |
| 2023 | — | — | 101 | #1,687 |
| 2022 | — | — | 75 | #2,031 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,611 | 82 | #1,879 |
| 2020 | — | — | 80 | #1,858 |
| 2019 | — | — | 93 | #1,705 |
| 2018 | — | — | 86 | #1,784 |
| 2017 | — | — | 92 | #1,711 |
| 2016 | — | — | 105 | #1,568 |
| 2015 | — | — | 92 | #1,697 |
| 2014 | — | — | 88 | #1,721 |
| 2013 | — | — | 84 | #1,744 |
| 2012 | — | — | 84 | #1,778 |
| 2011 | — | — | 77 | #1,842 |
| 2010 | — | — | 76 | #1,892 |
| 2009 | — | — | 74 | #1,932 |
| 2008 | — | — | 84 | #1,782 |
| 2007 | — | — | 76 | #1,884 |
| 2006 | — | — | 80 | #1,749 |
| 2005 | — | — | 90 | #1,563 |
| 2004 | — | — | 79 | #1,640 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,984 | 81 | #1,573 |
| 2002 | — | — | 67 | #1,731 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55 | #1,970 |
| 2000 | — | — | 62 | #1,772 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,322 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,970 | 13 | #4,283 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,159 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,601 | 11 | #3,734 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kainoa in 2025?
Kainoa ranked #1,716 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kainoa?
2,696 babies have been named Kainoa in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kainoa most popular?
Kainoa peaked in 2016, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Kainoa a boy or girl name?
Kainoa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kainoa rising or falling?
Kainoa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.