Unisex · #4,923 in 2026

Kc

Current Rank
#4,923
Peak Rank
#1,153 (1991)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,464 (838 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,153 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1961
First Year
2026
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#1153
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
63
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1964
First Year
2024
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#2464
Peak Rank
838
Total Count
48
Years Active

The Story of Kc

As a girl name

Kc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 49 Kcs were born — ranking #2,464 that year. As of 2026, Kc ranks #11,069 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 838 Kcs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 89 Kcs were born — ranking #1,170 that year. As of 2026, Kc ranks #4,923 for boys with 20 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 2K Kcs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Kc

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

  • Cke
  • Cqt
  • Cgh
  • Kke
  • Ckc
  • Tkw
  • Ghe
  • Ggh
  • Ngh
  • Gge
  • Nghe
  • Ngg

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kc

What does the name Kc mean?
Kc is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kc in 2026?
In 2026, Kc ranks #4,923 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.
When was Kc most popular?
Kc reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #1,153 that year with 89 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kc most popular?
Kc has historically been most popular in Utah, Oregon, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kc.
Is Kc a unisex name?
Yes — Kc is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Kcs assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kc?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kc include Shellie, Kalman, Alcide. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kc

Kc is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kc's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #1,153. Use the chart and map above to compare Kc'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.