Kao
girl nameKao entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #4208 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#4208
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6158 |
| 1990s | #7800 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kao alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kao in 2025?
- Kao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kao most popular?
- Kao peaked in 1991, reaching #4208 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kao with classmates?
- Kao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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