Boy · #7,807 in 2026

Kaenan

Name: Popularity of the name Kaenan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kaenan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,807

Peak Rank

#5,562 (2021)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

-45%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#5562

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaenan

The earliest SSA record of Kaenan as a baby boy name dates back to 1995, when 5 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Kaenan — #5,562 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 43% of all recorded Kaenans. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,807 among baby boy names with 6 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 163 Kaenans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kaenan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaenan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaenan

What does the name Kaenan mean?

Kaenan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaenan in 2026?

In 2026, Kaenan ranks #7,807 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaenan most popular?

Kaenan reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,562 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kaenan most popular?

Kaenan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaenan.

Is Kaenan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kaenan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kaenan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaenan include Westlee, Anais, Slayter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaenan

Kaenan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Kaenan's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaenan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.