How Many People Are Named Kail?
Complete statistics for the name Kail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kail is a very rare name for boys, with only 629 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 524,513 Americans. The majority of those named Kail are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 642 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kail Through the Generations
Kail reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 44 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most people named Kail are young adults, with 538 under 30 years old, 93 between 30 and 60, and only 11 over 60. This age distribution underscores Kail's status as a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kail's American roots
📄 About the Name Kail
How Many People Have the Name Kail?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,448 people in the United States currently share the name Kail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 228,901 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kail a Common or Rare Name?
Kail is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kail Mean?
Kail means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kail in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Kail Most Popular?
The name Kail reached peak popularity in 2008, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kail?
Approximately 1,448 people named Kail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,448. That works out to roughly 1 in 228,901 Americans.
Is Kail a rare name?
Kail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 228,901 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kail mean?
Kail means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kail more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Kail are male and 6% are female.
When was Kail most popular?
Kail peaked in 2008 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.