Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Kaos

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#6,335 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-24%

2008

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6335

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaos

The earliest SSA record of Kaos as a baby boy name dates back to 2008, when 6 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Kaos — #6,335 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Kaoss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 86 Kaoss 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

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kaos

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

Kayos
Khios
Keos
Chaos
Caves
Canes
Cose
Kayo
Cayote
Coas
Calles
Coes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaos

What does the name Kaos mean?

Kaos is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaos in 2026?

In 2026, Kaos ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaos most popular?

Kaos reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,335 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Kaos a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaos?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaos include Elonzo, Kino, Issam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaos

Kaos is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Kaos's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaos'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.