Kawan
Boy nameKawan has been given to 583 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1979. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Kawan.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
583
Peak year
1979 (25 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1972
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
3% girls / 97% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kawan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kawan.
Sibling name ideas for Kawan
Same era and popularity as Kawan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kawan?
Kawan has been given to 583 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kawan peak?
Kawan peaked in 1979, when 25 babies were given the name.
Is Kawan a girl or boy name?
Kawan is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Kawan are boys).
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