Kush
2 countries#5208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kush was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,221 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 2005 with 65 births
Most common in: New Jersey, California, Illinois, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
481 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2015 with 34 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
481 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kush’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2744 | — |
| 2007 | #2920 | ↓176 |
| 2008 | #2717 | ↑203 |
| 2009 | #2702 | ↑15 |
| 2010 | #3308 | ↓606 |
| 2011 | #2504 | ↑804 |
| 2012 | #2811 | ↓307 |
| 2013 | #3265 | ↓454 |
| 2014 | #3297 | ↓32 |
| 2015 | #3231 | ↑66 |
| 2016 | #4470 | ↓1239 |
| 2017 | #4224 | ↑246 |
| 2018 | #5106 | ↓882 |
| 2019 | #5153 | ↓47 |
| 2020 | #4426 | ↑727 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↓1136 |
| 2022 | #4701 | ↑861 |
| 2023 | #5666 | ↓965 |
| 2024 | #4571 | ↑1095 |
| 2025 | #5208 | ↓637 |
Frequently asked questions about Kush
Is Kush a popular name?
Yes — Kush currently ranks #5208 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kush more common for boys or girls?
Kush is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kush most popular?
Kush peaked in 2005 in United States, with 65 recorded births that year.
Is Kush rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kush’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4940 in 1980 to #5208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kush?
At least 1,702 babies have been recorded with the name Kush across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kush popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kush appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kush?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kush include Kolin, Koy.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kush in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.