Ky
Boy name · #3604 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
In 2025, 31 baby boys were named Ky, placing it at #3604 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4179, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 58,065 boys born in 2025 was named Ky.
Babies named Ky per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 75-year story
Ky first appears in the Social Security records in 1950, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 42 boys were named Ky — good for #1914 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ky against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ky in class?
Ky scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ky will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ky is most common
State-level data for Ky is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
Names like Ky
Statistically, parents drawn to Ky tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kori, Willy, Korey, Kory, and Tj.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ky | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3583 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4200 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3347 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3464 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3651 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4020 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4951 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3373 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2951 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4199 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4179 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3617 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3661 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4003 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3605 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4848 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4429 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5067 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3793 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4865 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3735 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2847 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2882 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2681 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ky a popular boy name?
Ky ranked #3604 among boys in 2025 with 31 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4179.
When was the name Ky most popular?
Ky peaked in 1992, when 42 American boys received the name (ranked #1914 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ky?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 58,065 newborn American boys was named Ky. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.