Kush
Every Kush since 1980 — 1,221 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kush
Kush is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,320 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,221 American babies have been named Kush. Its peak came in 2005, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kush stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kush year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,320 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,644 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,815 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,793 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,681 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,499 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,267 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,226 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,283 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,557 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,276 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,310 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,851 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,530 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,350 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,733 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,740 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,955 |
| 2006 | 42 | #2,771 |
| 2005 | 65 | #1,957 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,089 |
| 2003 | 63 | #1,878 |
| 2002 | 47 | #2,236 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,368 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,508 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,810 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,860 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,957 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kush in 2025?
Kush ranked #5,320 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kush?
1,221 babies have been named Kush in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kush most popular?
Kush peaked in 2005, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Kush a boy or girl name?
Kush is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kush rising or falling?
Kush is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.