How Many People Are Named Kin?

Complete statistics for the name Kin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kin
Very Rare
Chinese

Kin means 'family' in Chinese, making it a name rich with connection. Only 243 people in the US today share this rare name, representing just 1 in 1,357,915 Americans. It saw its peak popularity in 1982 with 14 births.

~1,565
Living in US
1 in 211,789
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Family
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Caring Supportive Strong
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

285,433
Worldwide Bearers
#3,683
Global Rank
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
151,694
🇯🇵 Japan
39,869
🇲🇾 Malaysia
18,703
🇨🇳 China
17,262
🇲🇴 Macau
13,260
🇰🇭 Cambodia
12,089
🇺🇸 United States
8,182
🇸🇬 Singapore
7,971
🇨🇦 Canada
3,229
🇸🇴 Somalia
2,433

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
237 (98%)
♀ Female
6 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
60
Would be under 30 (22%)
148
Would be 30–60 (53%)
69
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 277 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kin Through the Generations

Kin's journey through the generations reflects a steady but subtle rise in usage. With only 277 total births recorded since the early 1900s, Kin remains a very rare choice. The name's current living bearers, numbering 243, show a balanced age distribution: 22% under 30, 53% aged 30-60, and 25% over 60. This suggests Kin is embraced by both older and younger generations, indicating its appeal across different eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kin's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Kin

How Many People Have the Name Kin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,565 people in the United States currently share the name Kin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 211,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kin a Common or Rare Name?

Kin 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 Kin Mean?

Kin means "family" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kin in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Kin Most Popular?

The name Kin reached peak popularity in 1982, with 14 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 Kin?

Approximately 1,565 people named Kin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,565. That works out to roughly 1 in 211,789 Americans.

Is Kin a rare name?

Kin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 211,789 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kin mean?

Kin means "family" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Kin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kin are male and 2% are female.

When was Kin most popular?

Kin peaked in 1982 with 14 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,565
All-Time Births1,565
1 in X1 in 211,789
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1982
World Rank#3,683
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.