Kamau
Every Kamau since 1971 — 931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamau
Kamau is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,946 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 931 American babies have been named Kamau. Its peak came in 1995, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kamau stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamau year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,946 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,505 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,990 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,319 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,900 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,299 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,682 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,920 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,209 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,519 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,854 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,799 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,531 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,435 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,457 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,002 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,459 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,112 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,423 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,734 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,511 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,051 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,977 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,911 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,034 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,323 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,873 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,692 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,891 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,858 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamau in 2025?
Kamau ranked #7,946 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamau?
931 babies have been named Kamau in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamau most popular?
Kamau peaked in 1995, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Kamau a boy or girl name?
Kamau is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamau rising or falling?
Kamau is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.