Kao Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
📊 Kao Name Trend Analysis
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✨ Kao Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 54 peak births in 1981
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kao"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kao"
"Kao" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7360th of 10718 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2778th of 16616 | 348 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13195th of 24088 | 45 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11932nd of 23106 | 51 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17256th of 19264 | 9 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5972nd of 27321 | 215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25257th of 35406 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Kao" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
55.34% 2238th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
- | - |
17.10% 1080th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kao" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.95% 2246th/3685 |
- | - |
46.34% 2927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kao"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kao" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Kao" in the United States
The name Kao is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kao has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kao' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7360th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2778th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13195th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17256th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5972nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25257th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Kao' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.