An estimated 1,387 living Americans are named Kanye.
How rare is Kanye?
Kanye is very rare among babies today, with 5 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 99% from its 2004 peak.
How old is the typical Kanye?
The median age of a living American named Kanye is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 22 years old.
Is Kanye still popular?
No. Kanye is endangered as a baby name, down 99% from its 2004 peak with 5 births in 2025.
Peak year
2004
Decline from peak
99%
2025
5
All-time
1,404
Diaspora map
Kanye spread fast — broke out in Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina (2004) and ran high in 7 states within a decade.
Broke out: Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, 2004 · over-represented in 7 states over 0 years
