Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Kienan

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,100 (1995)

Total Babies

316

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2024

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#3100

Peak Rank

316

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kienan

Kienan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 22 Kienans were born — ranking #3,100 that year. As of 2026, Kienan ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 316 Kienans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kienan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kienan 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 Kienan

What does the name Kienan mean?

Kienan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kienan in 2026?

In 2026, Kienan ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kienan most popular?

Kienan reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #3,100 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Kienan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kienan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kienan include Maurilio, Henrique, Dearius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kienan

Kienan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 316 births in the dataset. Kienan's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #3,100. Use the chart and map above to compare Kienan'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.