Kanen
Every Kanen since 1994 — 613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanen
Kanen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,310 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 613 American babies have been named Kanen. Its peak came in 2016, when 42 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 Kanen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,310 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,338 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,844 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,505 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,873 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,971 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,966 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,479 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,040 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,330 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,593 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,607 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,559 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,893 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,952 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,332 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,559 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,424 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,426 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,895 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,548 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,904 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,788 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,121 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanen in 2025?
Kanen ranked #5,310 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanen?
613 babies have been named Kanen in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanen most popular?
Kanen peaked in 2016, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Kanen a boy or girl name?
Kanen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kanen rising or falling?
Kanen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.