Kiowa
Every Kiowa since 1972 — 304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiowa
Kiowa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,406 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 304 American babies have been named Kiowa — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kiowa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiowa 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,406 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,363 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,621 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,468 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,525 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,375 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,223 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,920 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,290 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,644 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,897 | 9 | #8,419 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,500 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,643 | 8 | #9,278 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,311 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,643 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,508 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,517 | 7 | #10,536 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,135 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,865 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,510 | 5 | #12,392 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,184 | 5 | #11,930 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,865 | 7 | #8,983 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,489 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,512 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,633 |
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Famous people named Kiowa
- Kiowa Gordon Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiowa in 2025?
Kiowa ranked #11,406 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiowa?
304 babies have been named Kiowa in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiowa most popular?
Kiowa peaked in 1995, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Kiowa a boy or girl name?
Kiowa is used for both: about 23% of babies named Kiowa have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Kiowa rising or falling?
Kiowa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiowa?
Well-known people named Kiowa include Kiowa Gordon (actor).