Kawan
Every Kawan since 1972 — 583 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kawan
Kawan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,317 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 583 American babies have been named Kawan. Its peak came in 1979, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kawan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kawan 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,317 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,675 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,331 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,269 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,101 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,302 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,375 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,491 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,463 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,475 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,207 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,270 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,444 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,338 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,637 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,576 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,780 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,407 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,883 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,065 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,568 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,382 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,589 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,405 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,809 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,694 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,996 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kawan in 2025?
Kawan ranked #9,317 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kawan?
583 babies have been named Kawan in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kawan most popular?
Kawan peaked in 1979, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kawan a boy or girl name?
Kawan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kawan rising or falling?
Kawan has been roughly stable over the past decade.