Kairos
Every Kairos since 2008 — 775 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kairos
Kairos is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,349 in 2025 with 140 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 775 American babies have been named Kairos. Its peak came in 2025, when 149 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 Kairos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kairos 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 | 9 | #10,481 | 140 | #1,349 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,683 | 106 | #1,616 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,765 | 77 | #1,994 |
| 2022 | — | — | 75 | #2,032 |
| 2021 | — | — | 48 | #2,675 |
| 2020 | — | — | 63 | #2,198 |
| 2019 | — | — | 35 | #3,300 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,932 | 40 | #2,970 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,722 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,920 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,829 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,191 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,531 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,600 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,194 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,262 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,663 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kairos in 2025?
Kairos ranked #1,349 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 140 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kairos?
775 babies have been named Kairos in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kairos most popular?
Kairos peaked in 2025, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Kairos a boy or girl name?
Kairos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kairos rising or falling?
Kairos is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.