Kanen

Boy name

Kanen has been given to 613 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

613

Peak year

2016 (42 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1994

10-year trend

▼ -47%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kanen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Karengirl

990,774 babies since 1881

Kadenboy

70,701 babies since 1977

Kaneboy

19,557 babies since 1953

Kasenboy

11,538 babies since 1992

Kalenunisex

6,096 babies since 1952

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kanen?

Kanen has been given to 613 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kanen peak?

Kanen peaked in 2016, when 42 babies were given the name.

Is Kanen a girl or boy name?

Kanen is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kanen are boys).

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