Kekoa
Every Kekoa since 1972 — 2,075 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kekoa
Kekoa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,296 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,075 American babies have been named Kekoa. Its peak came in 2017, when 75 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 Kekoa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kekoa 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 | — | — | 61 | #2,296 |
| 2024 | — | — | 52 | #2,580 |
| 2023 | — | — | 67 | #2,162 |
| 2022 | — | — | 71 | #2,109 |
| 2021 | — | — | 59 | #2,340 |
| 2020 | — | — | 58 | #2,336 |
| 2019 | — | — | 64 | #2,199 |
| 2018 | — | — | 50 | #2,561 |
| 2017 | — | — | 75 | #1,929 |
| 2016 | — | — | 67 | #2,103 |
| 2015 | — | — | 71 | #2,029 |
| 2014 | — | — | 56 | #2,331 |
| 2013 | — | — | 58 | #2,241 |
| 2012 | — | — | 57 | #2,280 |
| 2011 | — | — | 62 | #2,137 |
| 2010 | — | — | 63 | #2,136 |
| 2009 | — | — | 66 | #2,084 |
| 2008 | — | — | 67 | #2,080 |
| 2007 | — | — | 59 | #2,247 |
| 2006 | — | — | 49 | #2,494 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,257 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,269 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,167 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,804 | 46 | #2,276 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,058 | 50 | #2,099 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,054 | 43 | #2,277 |
| 1995 | — | — | 36 | #2,237 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,830 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,519 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,735 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,797 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kekoa in 2025?
Kekoa ranked #2,296 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kekoa?
2,075 babies have been named Kekoa in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kekoa most popular?
Kekoa peaked in 2017, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Kekoa a boy or girl name?
Kekoa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kekoa rising or falling?
Kekoa has been roughly stable over the past decade.