Kywuan
A unisex name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Kywuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kywuan today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kywuan births was 2002 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kywuan. 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 Kywuan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2002
7 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,001
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Kywuan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kywuan 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 Kywuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kywuan
The name Kywuan is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The name seems to be a unique combination of sounds that may draw inspiration from various linguistic traditions, but its exact origins are unclear.
Regarding historical figures bearing this name, records are scarce as it is a relatively new name. However, here are a few notable individuals with the first name Kywuan:
Kywuan Denzell Wilson was an American basketball player born in 1988. He played for several collegiate teams, including the University of Alabama at Birmingham, before pursuing a professional career overseas.
Kywuan Rollins, born in 1995, is an American rapper and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. He gained recognition in the underground hip-hop scene with his debut album "Underrated" released in 2018.
Kywuan Jamal Jackson, born in 1992, is an American football player who played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2015 and 2019.
Kywuan Rayshawn Smith, born in 1987, is an American author and spoken word artist from Chicago, Illinois. He has published several collections of poetry and has performed at various literary events across the United States.
Kywuan Douglas, born in 1990, is a Canadian entrepreneur and business executive. He founded a successful tech startup in Toronto, Ontario, and has been recognized for his contributions to the local business community.
It's important to note that due to the relatively recent origin of the name Kywuan, historical records and references may be limited. As the name gains popularity, more notable individuals bearing this name may emerge in the future.
People
Kywuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kywuan 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
Kywuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kywuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kywuan 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Kywuan a common name?
We classify Kywuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kywuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Kywuan was 2002, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kywuan is about 24 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 Kywuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kywuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kywuan 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 Kywuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kywuan 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 Kywuan 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 share the name Kywuan?
Find out how many Americans are named Kywuan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.