KC
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,464 in 1990
5 babies were named KC in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about KC you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #2,464. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKC has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlKC is given to both boys and girls: 76% of the 21 babies named KC in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name KC
KC is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-kc”. Fewer than 5 US babies a year get KC, so it doesn't appear in Social Security records: about as rare as a name gets.
Origin:Irish names
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name KC
What is the origin of the name KC?
KC has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is KC a boy or girl name?
KC is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.