Kaibren
A masculine name of Celtic origin, possibly relating to the Welsh "caer" meaning "fort".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kaibren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaibren today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaibren births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaibren. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaibren. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,519
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kaibren: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaibren by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaibren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaibren
The given name Kaibren has its origins in the ancient language of Proto-Celtic, which was spoken in parts of Western Europe during the Iron Age era, around 800 BC to 1 BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic words "kai" meaning "battle" and "bren" meaning "raven" or "crow." Thus, the name Kaibren could be interpreted as "battle raven" or "one who fights like a raven."
While there is no definitive record of the name's historical usage or appearance in ancient texts, some scholars suggest that variations of the name may have been used by Celtic warriors or chieftains who sought to project an image of strength and fearlessness, much like the fierce and formidable raven.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Kaibren dates back to the 5th century AD, when it was mentioned in a manuscript from the Brittonic region, which encompassed parts of present-day Great Britain and northern France. The manuscript referenced a man named Kaibren who was described as a skilled hunter and tracker.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Kaibren. One such individual was Kaibren of Gwynedd (c. 850 - 920 AD), a Welsh prince and warrior who played a pivotal role in defending the kingdom of Gwynedd against Norse invaders. His bravery and leadership in battle earned him the nickname "The Raven of the North."
Another historical figure with the name Kaibren was a Scottish nobleman known as Kaibren MacKinnon (c. 1250 - 1315). He was a prominent member of the Clan MacKinnon and served as a loyal advisor to King Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
In the 16th century, there was a Kaibren O'Malley (c. 1530 - 1603), an Irish chieftain and seafarer who earned a reputation as a formidable pirate along the western coastlines of Ireland and Scotland. His daring exploits and defiance of English rule made him a legendary figure in Irish folklore.
During the 18th century, a notable individual named Kaibren Macleod (c. 1720 - 1790) was a Scottish poet and musician who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions of the Hebrides islands through his works.
In more recent times, there was a Kaibren Griffiths (1892 - 1985), a Welsh artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and depictions of Celtic mythology and folklore.
People
Kaibren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaibren as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaibren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaibren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaibren going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kaibren a common name?
We classify Kaibren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaibren most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaibren was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaibren is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaibren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaibren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaibren in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaibren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaibren in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaibren can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kaibren?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.