1,604births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2004Peak · United States
#12008United States 2025
Kanye is a boy name family recorded 1,604 times in 3 countries since 2002. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2004, at 15.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Kanye
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanye | English | 1,428 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 2004 | ▼ 79 % |
| Kanye | English | 131 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2004 | – |
| Kanye | English | 45 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Kanye
How popular is the name Kanye?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 1,604 births across 3 countries.
When was Kanye most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2004, at 15.1 births per 100,000.
Is Kanye a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kanye is a boy name.