Kaveh
Every Kaveh since 1973 — 421 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaveh
Kaveh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,642 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 421 American babies have been named Kaveh. Its peak came in 1983, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kaveh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaveh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,283 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,718 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,657 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,871 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,145 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,451 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,897 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,875 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,461 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,415 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,220 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,299 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,420 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,464 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,450 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,842 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,889 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,363 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,543 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,171 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,067 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,946 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,115 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,841 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,515 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,995 |
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Famous people named Kaveh
- Kaveh Rezaei Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaveh in 2025?
Kaveh ranked #6,642 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaveh?
421 babies have been named Kaveh in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaveh most popular?
Kaveh peaked in 1983, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Kaveh a boy or girl name?
Kaveh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaveh rising or falling?
Kaveh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaveh?
Well-known people named Kaveh include Kaveh Rezaei (soccer player).