Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kai.
National Rank (2025)
#93
All-Time Peak Rank
#59 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
70,232
Unisex Distribution89.2% Boy / 10.8% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Kai Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kai
According to SSA data, Kai achieved its highest historical rank of #59 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 5,374 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 32.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kai scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+32.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,374Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
7yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
77Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:6
1930s:6
1940s:10
1950s:148
1960s:341
1970s:592
1980s:958
1990s:2,640
2000s:12,620
2010s:25,984
2020s:26,927
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKai
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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