Will my child share the name Kanye with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kanye per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kanye in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kanye becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kanye has been fairly steady, ranked #4,789 in 2021 against #4,747 in 2015. Its best recorded position was #599 in 2004.

Is Kanye a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kanye is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kanye a popular baby name in the United States?

Kanye does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kanye

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Kanye is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Kanye in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

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About the Name Kanye

Kanye has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 924 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #599 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2004.

Kanye is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kanye in their class.