Kawhi
Every Kawhi since 2013 — 400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kawhi
Kawhi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,280 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2013, 400 American babies have been named Kawhi. Its peak came in 2019, when 70 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 Kawhi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kawhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,280 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,040 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,535 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,946 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,330 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,527 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,072 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,972 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,101 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,861 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,888 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,073 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,208 |
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Famous people named Kawhi
- Kawhi Leonard Basketball player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kawhi in 2025?
Kawhi ranked #6,280 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kawhi?
400 babies have been named Kawhi in the United States since 2013, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kawhi most popular?
Kawhi peaked in 2019, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Kawhi a boy or girl name?
Kawhi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kawhi rising or falling?
Kawhi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kawhi?
Well-known people named Kawhi include Kawhi Leonard (basketball player).