Kauan
Every Kauan since 2004 — 358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kauan
Kauan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,196 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 358 American babies have been named Kauan. Its peak came in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kauan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kauan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,196 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,672 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,212 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,336 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,117 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,261 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,535 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,905 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,537 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,628 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,476 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,802 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,609 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,951 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,174 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,575 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,691 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,113 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,731 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,047 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,984 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kauan in 2025?
Kauan ranked #10,196 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kauan?
358 babies have been named Kauan in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kauan most popular?
Kauan peaked in 2009, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Kauan a boy or girl name?
Kauan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kauan rising or falling?
Kauan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.