Kao
2 countries#8910 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kao was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
719 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #8910 · peaked in 1981 with 54 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oregon, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
14 births recorded 1980–1986 · peaked in 1980 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kao’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #2303 | — |
| 1993 | #3661 | ↓1358 |
| 1994 | #3596 | ↑65 |
| 1995 | #4052 | ↓456 |
| 1996 | #5535 | ↓1483 |
| 1997 | #6618 | ↓1083 |
| 1998 | #6843 | ↓225 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓4513 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓699 |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↑1134 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↑113 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↑1099 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↑1669 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓4145 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↑3345 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↑686 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↑511 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓4379 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓217 |
| 2025 | #8910 | ↑3329 |
Frequently asked questions about Kao
Is Kao a popular name?
Yes — Kao currently ranks #8910 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kao more common for boys or girls?
Kao is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kao most popular?
Kao peaked in 1981 in United States, with 54 recorded births that year.
Is Kao rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kao’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2213 in 1980 to #8910 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kao?
At least 733 babies have been recorded with the name Kao across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kao popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kao appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kao?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kao include Karrington.
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