Girl nameCurrently #7,748 in the USSteady
Kansas
//ˈkænzəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20026 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kansas's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kansas's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kansas |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Kansas through the decades
- Kansas peaked in 2002, when 50 babies were named Kansas in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kansas has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kansas currently ranks #7,748 in the US and is holding steady.