Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaulana since 1981
Babies named Kaulana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kaulana's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Kaulana is a Hawaiian name meaning "famous" or "renowned." According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, but its usage peaked in 1999, when it was given to only a handful of boys. In recent years, it has remained extremely rare, with fewer than five births per year typically recorded. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low usage, never entering the national top 1000. Its popularity is concentrated within Hawaiian communities, reflecting the cultural significance of the Hawaiian language and the name's positive meaning.
Kaulana is a Hawaiian name meaning "famous" or "renowned." It follows the common Hawaiian pattern of combining the prefix "kau-" (to be placed) with "lana" (floating, calm, or famous). The name has been used in Hawaii for boys primarily, reflecting the Hawaiian language and culture.
Sibling names for Kaulana
Names that share Kaulana's style, for a brother or sister.
