Kam
Boy name · #3467 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kam? In official American birth records, Kam has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Kam, placing it at #3467 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2486, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Kam.
The 111-year story
Kam first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 57 boys were named Kam — good for #2305 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kam per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kam against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kam in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kam is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kam will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kam is most common
State-level data for Kam is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kam
Statistically, parents drawn to Kam tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ekam, Beckam, Agam, Kerem, and Elam.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kam | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3001 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2737 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2552 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2925 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2394 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2507 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2305 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2486 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2885 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3753 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3894 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4659 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7087 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9864 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9871 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9788 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7427 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11472 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7831 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8479 |
| 1997 | 9 | #6100 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8868 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kam?
In official American birth records, the name Kam first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Kam a popular boy name?
Kam ranked #3467 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2486.
When was the name Kam most popular?
Kam peaked in 2016, when 57 American boys received the name (ranked #2305 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kam?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Kam. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.