Kes
Girl nameKes has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2000.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
38
Peak year
2000 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1995
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
87% girls / 13% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kes — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kes.
Sibling name ideas for Kes
Same era and popularity as Kes, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kes?
Kes has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kes peak?
Kes peaked in 2000, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Kes a girl or boy name?
Kes is primarily a girl name (87% of babies named Kes are girls).
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