Kai
boy name#93 in 2025Kai entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #59 in 2022, ranks #93 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1926–2025
#93
rank today
#59
peak (2022)
3,768
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3708 |
| 1930s | #3361 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #2237 |
| 1960s | #1366 |
| 1970s | #1110 |
| 1980s | #947 |
| 1990s | #682 |
| 2000s | #273 |
| 2010s | #161 |
| 2020s | #75 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kai has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 69,500 people named Kai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kai is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kai in 2025?
- Kai ranks #93 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,768 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kai most popular?
- Kai peaked in 2022, reaching #59 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kai with classmates?
- Kai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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