Kanye
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kanye was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,428 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2004 with 528 births
Most common in: Illinois, New York, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
145 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2004 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
145 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 40 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
39 births recorded 2005–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kanye’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1501 | — |
| 2007 | #2416 | ↓915 |
| 2008 | #1813 | ↑603 |
| 2009 | #2119 | ↓306 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↓1412 |
| 2011 | #3164 | ↑367 |
| 2012 | #3179 | ↓15 |
| 2013 | #2848 | ↑331 |
| 2014 | #4392 | ↓1544 |
| 2015 | #3882 | ↑510 |
| 2016 | #5318 | ↓1436 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↓1020 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓3411 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓2266 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↑5324 |
| 2022 | #6147 | ↑551 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↓370 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↑318 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓5809 |
Frequently asked questions about Kanye
Is Kanye a popular name?
Yes — Kanye currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kanye more common for boys or girls?
Kanye is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kanye most popular?
Kanye peaked in 2004 in United States, with 528 recorded births that year.
Is Kanye rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kanye’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #10667 in 2002 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kanye?
At least 1,612 babies have been recorded with the name Kanye across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kanye popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kanye appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kanye?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kanye include Kansas, Kaori, Karel.
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