Kanen
2 countries#5208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kanen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
613 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 2016 with 42 births
Most common in: California, North Carolina, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kanen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↓131 |
| 2008 | #4267 | ↑1167 |
| 2009 | #5800 | ↓1533 |
| 2010 | #5741 | ↑59 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑308 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↑900 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↓1708 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↑756 |
| 2015 | #3299 | ↑2186 |
| 2016 | #2838 | ↑461 |
| 2017 | #3006 | ↓168 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↓440 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↑503 |
| 2020 | #3918 | ↓975 |
| 2021 | #3814 | ↑104 |
| 2022 | #4442 | ↓628 |
| 2023 | #3802 | ↑640 |
| 2024 | #5241 | ↓1439 |
| 2025 | #5208 | ↑33 |
Frequently asked questions about Kanen
Is Kanen a popular name?
Yes — Kanen currently ranks #5208 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kanen more common for boys or girls?
Kanen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kanen most popular?
Kanen peaked in 2016 in United States, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Kanen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kanen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6372 in 1994 to #5208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kanen?
At least 616 babies have been recorded with the name Kanen across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kanen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kanen appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kanen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kanen include Kalil, Kaylan.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kanen in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.