Kash
A male given name of modern usage.
Every Kash since 1916 — 17,649 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kash
Kash is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #286 in 2025 with 1,183 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 17,649 American babies have been named Kash. Its peak came in 2021, when 1,510 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 Kash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kash 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 | 23 | #5,480 | 1,183 | #286 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,084 | 1,148 | #293 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,063 | 1,327 | #260 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,728 | 1,446 | #244 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,680 | 1,481 | #240 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,092 | 1,380 | #255 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,100 | 1,183 | #289 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,711 | 1,049 | #320 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,945 | 943 | #355 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,543 | 908 | #365 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,221 | 844 | #382 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,846 | 841 | #373 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,312 | 725 | #408 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,790 | 507 | #520 |
| 2011 | — | — | 381 | #622 |
| 2010 | — | — | 413 | #603 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,044 | 327 | #723 |
| 2008 | — | — | 286 | #776 |
| 2007 | — | — | 167 | #1,093 |
| 2006 | — | — | 140 | #1,200 |
| 2005 | — | — | 84 | #1,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 67 | #1,846 |
| 2003 | — | — | 63 | #1,877 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44 | #2,356 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34 | #2,767 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,855 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,497 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,391 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,169 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,498 |
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| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kash mean?
A male given name of modern usage.
How popular is the name Kash in 2025?
Kash ranked #286 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,183 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kash?
17,649 babies have been named Kash in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kash most popular?
Kash peaked in 2021, when 1,510 newborns received the name.
Is Kash a boy or girl name?
Kash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kash rising or falling?
Kash is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.