Kairo
Every Kairo since 1995 — 11,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kairo
Kairo is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #226 in 2025 with 1,577 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 11,519 American babies have been named Kairo. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,611 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 Kairo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kairo 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 | 34 | #4,220 | 1,577 | #226 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,001 | 1,483 | #238 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,452 | 1,491 | #234 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,676 | 1,415 | #250 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,199 | 1,316 | #263 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,236 | 1,195 | #280 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,302 | 1,109 | #307 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,886 | 608 | #483 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,361 | 285 | #802 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,227 | 153 | #1,226 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,748 | 82 | #1,819 |
| 2014 | — | — | 72 | #1,988 |
| 2013 | — | — | 71 | #1,952 |
| 2012 | — | — | 44 | #2,739 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,774 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,173 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,926 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,364 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,186 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,419 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #3,993 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,333 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,712 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,024 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,212 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,138 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kairo in 2025?
Kairo ranked #226 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,577 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kairo?
11,519 babies have been named Kairo in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kairo most popular?
Kairo peaked in 2025, when 1,611 newborns received the name.
Is Kairo a boy or girl name?
Kairo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kairo rising or falling?
Kairo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.