Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Kakashi

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#9,864 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2019

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#9864

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kakashi

The earliest SSA record of Kakashi as a baby boy name dates back to 2019, when 6 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Kakashi — #9,864 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 81% of all recorded Kakashis. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 31 Kakashis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kakashi

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

Akashi
Takashi
Cockily
Kakao
Kokesh
Kikuchi
Kakatoe
Caucasia
Cocky
Khaki
Cockatoo
Cockney

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kakashi

What does the name Kakashi mean?

Kakashi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2019. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kakashi in 2026?

In 2026, Kakashi ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kakashi most popular?

Kakashi reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #9,864 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kakashi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kakashi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kakashi include Lowe, Derwyn, Pedrito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kakashi

Kakashi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Kakashi's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #9,864. Use the chart and map above to compare Kakashi'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.