Kamau
2 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kamau was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
931 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 1995 with 34 births
Most common in: New York, California, Maryland, Michigan, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
26 births recorded 1998–2017 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 births recorded 1998–2017 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kamau’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #4996 | ↑307 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↓2191 |
| 2009 | #7692 | ↓505 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓447 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑60 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓2691 |
| 2013 | #5659 | ↑5111 |
| 2014 | #6632 | ↓973 |
| 2015 | #6324 | ↑308 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓5861 |
| 2017 | #5788 | ↑6397 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↓915 |
| 2019 | #5555 | ↑1148 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↓5050 |
| 2021 | #5776 | ↑4829 |
| 2022 | #5215 | ↑561 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↓2523 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑481 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↓422 |
Frequently asked questions about Kamau
Is Kamau a popular name?
Yes — Kamau currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kamau more common for boys or girls?
Kamau is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kamau most popular?
Kamau peaked in 1995 in United States, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Kamau rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kamau’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3658 in 1971 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kamau?
At least 957 babies have been recorded with the name Kamau across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kamau popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kamau appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kamau?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kamau include Kartik.
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