Boy · #5,502 in 2026

Kaynen

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

Current Rank

#5,502

Peak Rank

#3,057 (2016)

Total Babies

406

5-Yr Trend

-14%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3057

Peak Rank

406

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaynen

Kaynen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 38 Kaynens were born — ranking #3,057 that year. As of 2026, Kaynen ranks #5,502 for baby boys with 17 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 406 Kaynens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kaynen

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaynen

What does the name Kaynen mean?

Kaynen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaynen in 2026?

In 2026, Kaynen ranks #5,502 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaynen most popular?

Kaynen reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,057 that year with 38 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kaynen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaynen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaynen include Kerim, Princeston, Ellijah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaynen

Kaynen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 406 births in the dataset. Kaynen's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,057. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaynen'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.