Kaynen
Every Kaynen since 1995 — 378 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaynen
Kaynen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,201 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 378 American babies have been named Kaynen. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 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 Kaynen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaynen 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 | #10,201 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,647 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,672 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,659 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,949 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,304 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,944 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,674 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,091 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,626 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,874 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,460 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,309 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,257 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,548 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,596 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,589 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,689 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,548 |
| 2003 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 5 | #11,321 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaynen in 2025?
Kaynen ranked #10,201 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 Kaynen?
378 babies have been named Kaynen in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaynen most popular?
Kaynen peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Kaynen a boy or girl name?
Kaynen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaynen rising or falling?
Kaynen has been roughly stable over the past decade.