Boy · #5,925 in 2026

Kano

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

Current Rank

#5,925

Peak Rank

#4,086 (2022)

Total Babies

253

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4086

Peak Rank

253

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kano

Kano first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 26 Kanos were born — ranking #4,086 that year. As of 2026, Kano ranks #5,925 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 253 Kanos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kano

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

Cano
Konoe
Cono
Camo
Keno
Kino
Conny
Commo
Keeno
Kani
Kono
Khana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kano

What does the name Kano mean?

Kano is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kano in 2026?

In 2026, Kano ranks #5,925 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Kano most popular?

Kano reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,086 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kano a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kano?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kano include Romani, Kaion, Baer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kano

Kano is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 253 births in the dataset. Kano's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,086. Use the chart and map above to compare Kano'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.