How Many People Are Named Kynan?
Complete statistics for the name Kynan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kynan is a very rare male name, with only 356 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 927,673 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2012 with 19 births, but it's still a genuinely modern name with 57% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 370 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kynan Through the Generations
Kynan has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2012, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 356 estimated living individuals, the majority of Kynans are under 30, indicating a youthful demographic. The age distribution shows 212 under-30, 158 aged 30-60, and none over 60, suggesting it's a name that's been adopted more recently.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kynan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kynan
How Many People Have the Name Kynan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 356 people in the United States currently share the name Kynan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 927,673 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kynan a Common or Rare Name?
Kynan 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 Kynan Mean?
Kynan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kynan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kynan Most Popular?
The name Kynan reached peak popularity in 2012, with 19 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 Kynan?
Approximately 356 people named Kynan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 370. That works out to roughly 1 in 927,673 Americans.
Is Kynan a rare name?
Kynan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 927,673 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kynan mean?
Kynan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kynan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kynan are male and 0% are female.
When was Kynan most popular?
Kynan peaked in 2012 with 19 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.