How Many People Are Named Kairo?

Complete statistics for the name Kairo in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Kairo
Very Rare
9,898
Estimated People
1 in 33,340
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
9,637 (97%)
♀ Female
261 (3%)
97%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 6

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 6
Alabama 127
Arkansas 51
Arizona 140
California 827
Colorado 78
Connecticut 156
DC 76
Delaware 52
Florida 871
Georgia 646
Hawaii 19
Iowa 26
Idaho 13
Illinois 293
Indiana 129
Kansas 49
Kentucky 58
Louisiana 203
Massachusetts 171
Maryland 327
Michigan 179
Minnesota 72
Missouri 104
Mississippi 67
North Carolina 450
Nebraska 12
New Jersey 308
Nevada 104
New York 903
Ohio 229
Oklahoma 42
Oregon 27
Pennsylvania 379
Rhode Island 24
South Carolina 216
Tennessee 141
Texas 856
Utah 34
Virginia 319
Washington 108
Wisconsin 79
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Kairo

How Many People Have the Name Kairo in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,898 people in the United States currently share the name Kairo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Kairo a Common or Rare Name?

Kairo is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Kairo Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Kairo are covered in full on the Kairo name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Kairo Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Kairo in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female. Kairo is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Kairo Most Popular?

The name Kairo reached peak popularity in 2023, with 1,488 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Kairo Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Kairo across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kairo?

Approximately 9,898 people in the United States share the name Kairo, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Kairo a rare name?

Kairo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,340 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kairo mean?

The meaning and origin of Kairo is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Kairo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Kairo are male and 3% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Kairo most popular?

The name Kairo reached its peak in 2023, with 1,488 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People9,898
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 33,340
GenderMale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2023
Male %97%
Female %3%

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