Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Kawaun

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

Current Rank

#8,435

Peak Rank

#6,518 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

1992

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#6518

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kawaun

Kawaun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 7 Kawauns were born — ranking #6,518 that year. As of 2026, Kawaun ranks #8,435 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Kawauns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Kawaun

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

Quan
Caron
Camon
Kirwan
Cuon
Gawain
Comon
Catan
Kwon
Kwan
Kawai
Quon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kawaun

What does the name Kawaun mean?

Kawaun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kawaun in 2026?

In 2026, Kawaun ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kawaun most popular?

Kawaun reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #6,518 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kawaun a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kawaun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kawaun include Jone, Nemesio, Darvel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kawaun

Kawaun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Kawaun's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #6,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Kawaun'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.