Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Kigen

Kigen is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to: meaning the awaited child male child. originally from the well known large kalenjin community known for their great excellence in long-distance running.Mike Kigen, Kenyan long-distance track runner and two-time African Championships medallist Wilfred Kibet Kigen, Kenyan marathon runner and three-time Frankfurt Marathon winner

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#10,860 (2022)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#10860
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kigen

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

Kigen is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to: meaning the awaited child male child. originally from the well known large kalenjin community known for their great excellence in long-distance running.Mike Kigen, Kenyan long-distance track runner and two-time African Championships medallist Wilfred Kibet Kigen, Kenyan marathon runner and three-time Frankfurt Marathon winner

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The Story of Kigen

Kigen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2022, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 6 Kigens were born — ranking #10,860 that year. As of 2026, Kigen ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Kigens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kigen

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kigen

What does the name Kigen mean?
Kigen is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to: meaning the awaited child male child. originally from the well known large kalenjin community known for their great excellence in long-distance running.Mike Kigen, Kenyan long-distance track runner and two-time African Championships medallist Wilfred Kibet Kigen, Kenyan marathon runner and three-time Frankfurt Marathon winner
How popular is Kigen in 2026?
In 2026, Kigen ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kigen most popular?
Kigen reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #10,860 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Kigen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kigen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kigen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kigen include Gold, Quincee, Jing. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kigen

Kigen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2022 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Kigen's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #10,860. Use the chart and map above to compare Kigen'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.