Ky Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Ky is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ky has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ky' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4387th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2768th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2316th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3595th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3761st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12822nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14820th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19428th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16017th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ky' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ky"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ky"
"Ky" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4387th of 7552 | 53 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2768th of 10718 | 208 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2316th of 16616 | 447 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3595th of 24088 | 421 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3761st of 23106 | 345 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12822nd of 19264 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14820th of 27321 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19428th of 35406 | 43 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16017th of 30306 | 47 |
Regional Popularity of "Ky" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
44.36% 2304th/5194 |
39.20% 2476th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
43.03% 3147th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
52.68% 3594th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ky" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ky"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ky" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.