Holding steady.
Popularity of Kayann since 1941
Babies named Kayann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kayann is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1941. Its usage has remained very low, never entering the top 1000, with its highest recorded year being 2000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with sporadic appearances and no significant rise or fall in popularity. Because it has never been common and is not associated with any particular region or state, Kayann's appeal lies in its simplicity and the familiar sounds of Kay and Ann. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality for parents seeking a name that feels both modern and unpretentious.
Kayann is a modern coinage, probably a compound of the names Kay and Ann. Kay itself may derive from the Greek name Katherine (meaning 'pure') or be a short form of various names, while Ann is the English form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace.' The name Kayann first appeared in U.S. records in the 1940s and has been used sporadically since, with a slight peak in the 2000s.
“Kayann” around the world
Where Kayann lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Annie
Sibling names for Kayann
Names that share Kayann's style, for a brother or sister.
