Kaiicen
A name combining elements meaning "ocean" and "pure" or "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kaiicen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaiicen today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaiicen births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaiicen. 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 Kaiicen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,411
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kaiicen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaiicen 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 Kaiicen 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 Kaiicen
The name Kaiicen has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known cultures to emerge in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq. It is believed to have originated from the Sumerian word "kai-icen," which translates to "blessed guardian."
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaiicen dates back to around 2500 BCE, when it was found inscribed on clay tablets discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur. These tablets were part of cuneiform writings, one of the earliest known systems of writing in human history.
In Sumerian mythology, Kaiicen was the name of a minor deity associated with protection and fertility. The name was often invoked in rituals and prayers, particularly during times of war or natural disasters, as the Sumerians believed that Kaiicen would act as a guardian and shield them from harm.
The first known historical figure to bear the name Kaiicen was a Sumerian high priest who lived around 2300 BCE. His name was Kaiicen-ishtari, and he was revered for his wisdom and knowledge of the ancient Sumerian religious traditions.
Another notable individual named Kaiicen was a Babylonian scribe who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi in the 18th century BCE. He was responsible for transcribing and preserving some of the earliest known legal codes, including the famous Code of Hammurabi.
During the Neo-Babylonian period, around the 6th century BCE, a prominent military commander named Kaiicen-shuma led the Babylonian army to several victories against neighboring kingdoms. His exploits were chronicled in various historical records and inscriptions.
In the ancient Greek world, there was a philosopher named Kaiicen of Miletus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was known for his teachings on the nature of the universe and the concept of the "Apeiron," which he believed was the source of all existence.
Fast-forwarding to the medieval period, there was a Persian scholar named Kaiicen al-Tusi, who lived in the 12th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse cultural backgrounds associated with the name Kaiicen, spanning across various civilizations and time periods. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has endured as a symbol of protection, wisdom, and reverence for ancient traditions.
People
Kaiicen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaiicen 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
Kaiicen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaiicen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaiicen 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 Kaiicen a common name?
We classify Kaiicen 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 Kaiicen most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaiicen was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaiicen is about 12 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 Kaiicen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaiicen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaiicen 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 Kaiicen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaiicen 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 Kaiicen 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 Americans are named Kaiicen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.