Boy · #4,255 in 2026

Kairen

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

Current Rank

#4,255

Peak Rank

#4,184 (2024)

Total Babies

218

5-Yr Trend

+102%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#4184

Peak Rank

218

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kairen

Kairen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 25 Kairens were born — ranking #4,184 that year. As of 2026, Kairen ranks #4,255 for baby boys with 25 births, rising sharply (+102% over the past five years). In total, more than 218 Kairens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Kairen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kairen 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 Kairen

What does the name Kairen mean?

Kairen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kairen in 2026?

In 2026, Kairen ranks #4,255 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Kairen most popular?

Kairen reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #4,184 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kairen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kairen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kairen include Nichlos, Adante, Marquavis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kairen

Kairen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 218 births in the dataset. Kairen's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #4,184. Use the chart and map above to compare Kairen'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.