Kaynan
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "skilled, crafted."
Name Census estimates that about 231 living Americans carry the first name Kaynan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaynan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaynan births was 2021 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaynan. 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.
People living today
231
~ 1 in 1,483,785 Americans
Peak year
2021
26 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,763
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kaynan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaynan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 118 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaynan 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 Kaynan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaynan
The name Kaynan has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, where it is believed to have originated during the biblical times. It is a variation of the Hebrew name Kenan, which means "possessor" or "one who laments." The name Kaynan is also closely related to the Arabic name Qaynan, which shares a similar meaning and origin.
In the Book of Genesis, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenan appears as the name of a grandson of Adam and Eve. This biblical figure is mentioned as the son of Enosh and the father of Mahalalel. Despite being a minor character in the biblical narrative, the inclusion of the name Kenan in this sacred text has contributed to its enduring significance throughout the ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaynan was Kaynan ibn Auf, a prominent Arab leader and military commander who lived in the 7th century CE. He played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against the Byzantine Empire.
In the 12th century, Kaynan al-Hafiz was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Persia (present-day Iran). He is celebrated for his contributions to the study of hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) and his poetic works, which have been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
During the Renaissance period, Kaynan Bernart was a French humanist scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He is renowned for his writings on ethics, politics, and the human condition, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
In more recent history, Kaynan Massidda was an Italian sculptor and artist who lived from 1892 to 1976. His works, which often depicted biblical and mythological themes, are celebrated for their intricate detail and artistic expression, and can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.
It is important to note that while the name Kaynan has a rich historical legacy, its usage and popularity have varied across different cultures and time periods. The name's enduring presence, however, serves as a testament to its timeless quality and the cultural significance it has held throughout the ages.
People
Kaynan + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaynan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaynan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaynan 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 1,483,785 US residents.
Is Kaynan a common name?
We classify Kaynan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 233 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaynan most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaynan was 2021, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaynan is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaynan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaynan 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.
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.