Kincaid
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,219 in 2000
22 babies were named Kincaid in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,066 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kincaid you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kincaid, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kincaid would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKincaid first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #3,219.
- TrendKincaid has climbed 6,066 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kincaid
Kincaid is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-aid”. US birth records list Kincaid for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #3,219 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,409 boys |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 164,745 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 114,723 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Kincaid
What is the origin of the name Kincaid?
Kincaid has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Kincaid a boy or girl name?
Kincaid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kincaid?
Kincaid ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#3,219).