Boy · #8,294 in 2026

Kaplan

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

Current Rank

#8,294

Peak Rank

#8,161 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2022

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#8161

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaplan

Kaplan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 9 Kaplans were born — ranking #8,161 that year. As of 2026, Kaplan ranks #8,294 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Kaplans 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 Kaplan

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

Caplan
Caplin
Coplin
Koplin
Caption
Callen
Callan
Calen
Chaplin
Chaplain
Callin
Coupling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaplan

What does the name Kaplan mean?

Kaplan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaplan in 2026?

In 2026, Kaplan ranks #8,294 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaplan most popular?

Kaplan reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,161 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Kaplan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaplan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaplan include Kasimir, Barren, Andria. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaplan

Kaplan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Kaplan's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaplan'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.