Boy Names That Start With K
These boy names that start with K come straight from US birth records: 2,757 different boy names starting with K were given to at least five babies in a single year. The list below starts with the 100 used most often, then splits them into names popular right now, rising names, rare finds and short or long picks.
Many popular K names are respellings of names more often written with a C. Karter, Kaleb and Kash all appear on this page, so expect people to ask which letter you used.
The sound has changed a lot over time. Older K names like Keith and Kenneth were clipped and firm. Today's leaders, Kayden and Kai, are softer, with long vowels and that common -en finish.
Knox stands out among the rising names as a one-syllable choice with a hard edge. Placed ahead of a lengthy surname, it reads cleanly and is very easy to say.
- Boy names starting with K
- 2,757
- Most used ever
- Kenneth 1,272,659 babies
- Most popular in 2017
- Kayden #98 overall
- Common endings
- -on, -en, -an
Top 100 boy names that start with K
Ranked by how many babies have been given each name since 1880. "Peak decade" is when the name was used most; "Trend" compares the ten years to 2017 with the ten years before.
| # | Name | Babies given the name | Peak decade | Rank in 2017 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth | 1,272,659 | 1950s | #218 | Steady |
| 2 | Kevin | 1,166,731 | 1960s | #101 | Falling |
| 3 | Kyle | 477,768 | 1990s | #211 | Falling |
| 4 | Keith | 434,474 | 1960s | #492 | Falling |
| 5 | Karl | 99,892 | 1960s | #1,277 | Falling |
| 6 | Kurt | 85,252 | 1960s | #1,686 | Falling |
| 7 | Kelly | 81,550 | 1960s | #1,499 | Steady |
| 8 | Kaleb | 74,804 | 2000s | #184 | Steady |
| 9 | Kent | 68,360 | 1960s | #1,292 | Steady |
| 10 | Kirk | 67,583 | 1960s | #1,651 | Falling |
| 11 | Kristopher | 61,294 | 1980s | #677 | Falling |
| 12 | Kaden | 58,894 | 2000s | #209 | Steady |
| 13 | Kenny | 50,505 | 1960s | #951 | Steady |
| 14 | Kerry | 49,596 | 1960s | #2,278 | Falling |
| 15 | Kelvin | 49,540 | 1960s | #729 | Steady |
| 16 | Kayden | 46,061 | 2010s | #98 | Rising |
| 17 | Kai | 36,000 | 2010s | #126 | Rising |
| 18 | Kim | 34,873 | 1950s | #8,781 | Falling |
| 19 | Kaiden | 34,385 | 2010s | #141 | Rising |
| 20 | Kendall | 33,821 | 1990s | #861 | Steady |
| 21 | Keegan | 33,729 | 2000s | #309 | Steady |
| 22 | Ken | 32,640 | 1960s | #2,141 | Steady |
| 23 | Kameron | 31,538 | 2000s | #272 | Steady |
| 24 | Kyler | 29,097 | 2000s | #319 | Steady |
| 25 | Kendrick | 28,133 | 1990s | #406 | Rising |
| 26 | Kingston | 23,728 | 2010s | #134 | Rising |
| 27 | King | 23,617 | 2010s | #147 | Rising |
| 28 | Kody | 21,953 | 1990s | #828 | Falling |
| 29 | Keaton | 19,145 | 2000s | #572 | Steady |
| 30 | Kristian | 18,824 | 2000s | #704 | Steady |
| 31 | Kurtis | 17,749 | 1980s | #1,806 | Falling |
| 32 | Khalil | 16,963 | 2000s | #421 | Steady |
| 33 | Keenan | 16,607 | 1990s | #910 | Steady |
| 34 | Kermit | 16,422 | 1920s | #12,171 | Steady |
| 35 | Kade | 15,977 | 2000s | #412 | Steady |
| 36 | Kobe | 15,894 | 2000s | #531 | Falling |
| 37 | Kareem | 14,976 | 1990s | #701 | Steady |
| 38 | Kellen | 14,849 | 2010s | #621 | Rising |
| 39 | Karter | 14,465 | 2010s | #173 | Rising |
| 40 | Kirby | 14,167 | 1950s | #2,695 | Steady |
| 41 | Kory | 13,990 | 1980s | #2,092 | Falling |
| 42 | Kris | 13,982 | 1960s | #1,926 | Steady |
| 43 | Karson | 12,816 | 2010s | #286 | Rising |
| 44 | Kieran | 12,500 | 2000s | #510 | Steady |
| 45 | Kane | 12,346 | 2010s | #352 | Rising |
| 46 | Kolton | 12,248 | 2010s | #448 | Rising |
| 47 | Kasey | 11,570 | 1990s | #1,522 | Falling |
| 48 | Korey | 10,889 | 1990s | #1,964 | Falling |
| 49 | Kennith | 10,474 | 1950s | #5,486 | Falling |
| 50 | Kenton | 10,473 | 1990s | #1,332 | Steady |
| 51 | Knox | 10,349 | 2010s | #232 | Rising |
| 52 | Kolby | 10,345 | 2000s | #1,147 | Steady |
| 53 | Kristofer | 9,508 | 1980s | #2,434 | Falling |
| 54 | Kason | 9,386 | 2010s | #397 | Rising |
| 55 | Killian | 8,594 | 2010s | #248 | Rising |
| 56 | Keven | 8,583 | 2000s | #2,984 | Falling |
| 57 | Kellan | 8,330 | 2010s | #552 | Rising |
| 58 | Kamden | 8,219 | 2010s | #430 | Rising |
| 59 | Keon | 7,945 | 2000s | #1,200 | Steady |
| 60 | Kole | 7,886 | 2000s | #757 | Steady |
| 61 | Kian | 7,851 | 2010s | #453 | Rising |
| 62 | Kip | 7,722 | 1960s | #1,926 | Rising |
| 63 | Keagan | 7,621 | 2000s | #873 | Steady |
| 64 | Kenyon | 7,609 | 2000s | #2,006 | Steady |
| 65 | Kale | 7,185 | 2000s | #2,177 | Rising |
| 66 | Kash | 7,143 | 2010s | #355 | Rising |
| 67 | Korbin | 7,081 | 2010s | #597 | Rising |
| 68 | Kennedy | 6,551 | 2000s | #1,288 | Steady |
| 69 | Kylan | 6,505 | 2010s | #624 | Rising |
| 70 | Kasen | 6,462 | 2010s | #468 | Rising |
| 71 | Kamari | 6,350 | 2010s | #615 | Rising |
| 72 | Kamron | 6,304 | 2000s | #1,023 | Steady |
| 73 | Khalid | 6,190 | 2000s | #856 | Steady |
| 74 | Kelley | 6,170 | 1960s | #5,486 | Steady |
| 75 | Kelton | 6,096 | 2000s | #1,556 | Steady |
| 76 | Kraig | 5,932 | 1960s | #9,625 | Falling |
| 77 | Kayson | 5,872 | 2010s | #346 | Rising |
| 78 | Kyrie | 5,858 | 2010s | #215 | Rising |
| 79 | Kalvin | 5,707 | 2000s | #1,103 | Steady |
| 80 | Keshawn | 5,569 | 2000s | #1,964 | Falling |
| 81 | Koby | 5,381 | 2000s | #1,633 | Falling |
| 82 | Keyon | 5,316 | 2000s | #1,572 | Steady |
| 83 | Kelsey | 5,207 | 1990s | #4,894 | Falling |
| 84 | Kevon | 5,029 | 2000s | #2,511 | Falling |
| 85 | Kyree | 4,981 | 2010s | #578 | Rising |
| 86 | Keanu | 4,956 | 2000s | #893 | Steady |
| 87 | Karim | 4,893 | 2010s | #1,037 | Rising |
| 88 | Konner | 4,836 | 2000s | #1,098 | Steady |
| 89 | Kadin | 4,817 | 2000s | #2,511 | Falling |
| 90 | Konnor | 4,716 | 2010s | #895 | Rising |
| 91 | Kyson | 4,629 | 2010s | #438 | Rising |
| 92 | Kendell | 4,521 | 1990s | #2,824 | Steady |
| 93 | Kolten | 4,505 | 2010s | #873 | Rising |
| 94 | Kendal | 4,438 | 1990s | #3,105 | Steady |
| 95 | Kimberly | 4,264 | 1950s | not given | Falling |
| 96 | Kaeden | 4,249 | 2000s | #1,078 | Rising |
| 97 | Kalen | 4,030 | 2000s | #2,434 | Steady |
| 98 | Kingsley | 4,015 | 2010s | #654 | Rising |
| 99 | Kristoffer | 3,846 | 1970s | #6,307 | Falling |
| 100 | Kay | 3,844 | 1930s | #8,781 | Steady |
Popular boy names starting with K right now
The most used K names for boys in 2017, with their national rank among all boy names.
- Kayden #98
- Kevin #101
- Kai #126
- Kingston #134
- Kaiden #141
- King #147
- Karter #173
- Kaleb #184
- Kaden #209
- Kyle #211
- Kyrie #215
- Kenneth #218
- Knox #232
- Killian #248
- Kameron #272
- Karson #286
- Keegan #309
- Kyler #319
- Kayson #346
- Kane #352
- Kash #355
- Kason #397
- Kendrick #406
- Kade #412
- Khalil #421
- Kamden #430
- Kyson #438
- Kolton #448
- Kian #453
- Kasen #468
Rising boy names with K
Names used far more in the last ten years than in the ten years before.
- Kyrie
- Knox
- Kingston
- King
- Kaysen
- Karter
- Kayson
- Kash
- Kamdyn
- Kaison
- Kingsley
- Kellan
- Kyson
- Kase
- Kohen
- Kasen
- Kayden
- Kamden
- Kason
- Killian
Unique and rare boy names that start with K
Real names that are still being given today but stay uncommon, so a child is unlikely to share it with a classmate.
- Kymani
- Kohen
- Kamryn
- Krish
- Kaysen
- Kaison
- Kannon
- Kalel
- Kase
- Kamdyn
- Koen
- Kye
- Kamren
- Kooper
- Kylen
- Kael
- Karsen
- Kyan
- Kadyn
- Korbyn
- Koda
- Kyron
- Kaidyn
- Kashton
- Keller
- Kyran
- Kyren
- Kain
- Kenji
- Kayleb
Classic and vintage K names
Names that peaked before the 1960s. Many are now rare enough to feel fresh again.
- Kenneth 1950s
- Kim 1950s
- Kermit 1920s
- Kirby 1950s
- Kennith 1950s
Short boy names that start with K
Four letters or fewer: easy to spell, easy to call across a playground.
- Kyle
- Karl
- Kurt
- Kent
- Kirk
- Kai
- Kim
- Ken
- King
- Kody
- Kade
- Kobe
- Kory
- Kris
- Kane
- Knox
- Keon
- Kole
- Kian
- Kip
Long boy names with K
Eight letters or more, often with ready-made nicknames.
- Kristopher
- Kendrick
- Kingston
- Kristian
- Kristofer
- Kimberly
- Kingsley
- Kristoffer
- Keyshawn
- Kentrell
- Kenyatta
- Khristian
- Khristopher
- Kirkland
- Konstantinos
- Kamarion
Boy names that start and end with K
Names that begin and end with the same letter, K.
- Kirk
- Kendrick
- Kedrick
- Karthik
- Kenrick
- Keldrick
- Kerrick
- Kodiak
- Kenderick
- Kartik
- Kinnick
- Kendrik
- Kaushik
- Krithik
- Kurk
- Khalik
- Kalik
- Kanishk
- Keidrick
- Keddrick
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Questions people ask
What is the most popular boy name that starts with K?
Kenneth is the most used boy name starting with K in US records, given to 1,272,659 babies since 1880. In 2017 the most popular was Kayden, ranked #98 among all boy names.
How many boy names start with K?
US birth records list 2,757 different boy names starting with K, counting every name given to at least five babies in a year.
What are some unique boy names that start with K?
Uncommon names still in use include Kymani, Kohen, Kamryn, Krish, Kaysen, Kaison.
Which boy names start and end with K?
Kirk, Kendrick, Kedrick, Karthik, Kenrick, Keldrick, Kerrick, Kodiak all begin and end with K.
What are short boy names that start with K?
Short picks include Kyle, Karl, Kurt, Kent, Kirk, Kai, Kim.
Source: US Social Security baby name records for every name given to at least 5 babies in a year, from 1880 to 2017. Names are grouped as boy names when most babies given the name were boys.