Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Kexin

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

Kexin is a prohormone-processing protease, specifically a yeast serine peptidase, found in the budding yeast. It catalyzes the cleavage of -Lys-Arg- and -Arg-Arg- bonds to process yeast alpha-factor pheromone and killer toxin precursors. The human homolog is PCSK4. It is a family of subtilisin-like peptidases.

Current Rank

#16,416

Peak Rank

#13,483 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2015

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#13483

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kexin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Kexin

Kexin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 7 Kexins were born — ranking #13,483 that year. As of 2026, Kexin ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Kexins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kexin

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

Coxon
Cookson
Caisson
Kesten
Kessen
Hexen
Coaxing
Kissen
Kuchen
Cusson
Kissane
Coxing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kexin

What does the name Kexin mean?

How popular is Kexin in 2026?

In 2026, Kexin ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kexin most popular?

Kexin reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #13,483 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kexin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kexin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kexin include Edelle, Melanne, Lyrissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kexin

Kexin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Kexin's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #13,483. Use the chart and map above to compare Kexin'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.