Declining since 2008, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Kauan since 2004
Babies named Kauan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 149 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Kauan is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 2004. Its popularity peaked in 2009, and it has been falling in use since 2008. As of 2025, it ranked 9,714th nationally, with an estimated 1 in 244,011 newborns given the name. The name's origins are uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Cauã, a Tupi-Guarani name meaning 'hawk' or 'falcon'. Kauan may also be a modern respelling of similar-sounding names, reflecting contemporary naming trends. Its use remains uncommon across the country, with no significant concentration in any particular state.
Kauan is a relatively recent name in the United States, first recorded in 2004. It likely derives from the Tupi-Guarani name Cauã, which means 'hawk' or 'falcon' in the indigenous languages of Brazil. The name has gained modest use, particularly in Brazilian communities, as a variant with a spelling that reflects Portuguese phonetic conventions.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Cauã, Kauã, Cauan
Sibling names for Kauan
Names that share Kauan's style, for a brother or sister.
