How Many People Are Named Kayan?
Complete statistics for the name Kayan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kayan is a very rare name for boys, with only 604 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 545,938 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 609 recorded births being of individuals under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 609 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kayan Through the Generations
Kayan emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity steadily until its peak in 2022 with 76 births. The average age of those named Kayan is 8, indicating that it's predominantly a name chosen by younger parents. With a world ranking of 74,289 and most common outside the US in Indonesia, it's clear that Kayan is a name with global appeal, yet remains uncommon even in its most prevalent regions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kayan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kayan
How Many People Have the Name Kayan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 604 people in the United States currently share the name Kayan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 545,938 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kayan a Common or Rare Name?
Kayan 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 Kayan Mean?
Kayan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kayan in SSA data, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.
When Was Kayan Most Popular?
The name Kayan reached peak popularity in 2022, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kayan?
Approximately 604 people named Kayan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 609. That works out to roughly 1 in 545,938 Americans.
Is Kayan a rare name?
Kayan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 545,938 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kayan mean?
Kayan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kayan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 62% of people named Kayan are male and 38% are female.
When was Kayan most popular?
Kayan peaked in 2022 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.