Boy · #9,631 in 2026

Kiwane

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

Current Rank

#9,631

Peak Rank

#3,877 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

1998

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#3877

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kiwane

Kiwane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 17 Kiwanes were born — ranking #3,877 that year. As of 2026, Kiwane ranks #9,631 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Kiwanes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kiwane

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

Kahane
Quain
Copain
Cahoon
Kahan
Cohoon
Cousin
Cologne
Cullen
Capone
Coven
Cosign

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiwane

What does the name Kiwane mean?

Kiwane is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kiwane in 2026?

In 2026, Kiwane ranks #9,631 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kiwane most popular?

Kiwane reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #3,877 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kiwane a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kiwane?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kiwane include Geron, Vashaun, Chukwuma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kiwane

Kiwane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Kiwane's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #3,877. Use the chart and map above to compare Kiwane'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.