Rising since 1988, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaan since 1982
Babies named Kaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 266 |
| 2010s | 351 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Kaan entered U.S. records in 1982 and has since risen in use, particularly gaining momentum from 1988 onward. Its peak popularity came in 2019, though it remains relatively uncommon with a national rank of 3,314 in 2025. The name is most frequently given in Florida and New Jersey, reflecting communities with Turkish heritage. With about 1 in every 48,802 baby boys receiving the name in the latest year, Kaan offers a distinctive option that carries historic weight as a traditional title for rulers.
Kaan is a Turkish name derived from the title 'khan', meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. The name is associated with leadership and authority, historically used for Turkish and Mongol rulers. In modern Turkey, it is a common masculine given name and has spread to other cultures through immigration.
Where Kaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kaan” around the world
Where Kaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kaan
Names that share Kaan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ayla, Deniz, Elif, Mira, Zara, Defne, Dilara, Adalet, Melis, Miray, Nihan, Derya, Arzu, Duru, Meral, Nejla
Brothers: Arda, Efe, Emir, Kerem, Mert, Aydin, Aylan, Can, Demir, Duran, Alp, Berk, Ekin, Hakan, Ozan, Taylan, Timur, Altan, Aras, Arslan, Ayhan, Cem, Erdem, Levent, Mete, Sarp, Senay, Zeki
