Kase
Boy name · #1117 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
Kase is currently the #1117 boy name in the United States — 192 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #822, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,375 boys born in 2025 was named Kase.
Babies named Kase per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 42-year story
Kase first appears in the Social Security records in 1983, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 433 boys were named Kase — good for #618 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kase against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kase in class?
Kase scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kase will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kase is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kase is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kases were TX (37), GA (15), LA (9), OH (9), AR (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kase
Statistically, parents drawn to Kase tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Case, Kace, Kye, Mase, and Kyree.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kase | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 192 | #1115 |
| 2024 | 233 | #969 |
| 2023 | 211 | #1034 |
| 2022 | 278 | #865 |
| 2021 | 289 | #825 |
| 2020 | 273 | #833 |
| 2019 | 370 | #688 |
| 2018 | 433 | #618 |
| 2017 | 346 | #707 |
| 2016 | 317 | #765 |
| 2015 | 275 | #822 |
| 2014 | 291 | #790 |
| 2013 | 258 | #832 |
| 2012 | 209 | #962 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1395 |
| 2010 | 84 | #1768 |
| 2009 | 96 | #1638 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2088 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2094 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2659 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2528 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2599 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2780 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2817 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3512 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kase a popular boy name?
Kase ranked #1117 among boys in 2025 with 192 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #822.
When was the name Kase most popular?
Kase peaked in 2018, when 433 American boys received the name (ranked #618 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kase?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,375 newborn American boys was named Kase. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.