Kaan
Kaan is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Ruler, king, or sovereign.
Origin and history
Kaan is a given name of Turkish origin derived from an ancient title meaning ruler or sovereign. It is traditionally used for males in Turkey and Central Asian regions. In the United States, it remains a uncommon name, maintaining a steady presence among parents looking for a short, strong title-derived name.
Popularity in the United States
894 babies in the United States have been named Kaan since 1880. It ranks #3784 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1761.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.8 %)
- CA (25.1 %)
- NJ (16.3 %)
- FL (14.3 %)
- TX (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 351 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Famous people named Kaan
- Kaan Urgancıoğlu: Actor
- Kaan Ayhan: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Kaan is a variant of Khagan, a title of imperial rank in Turkic and Mongolian cultures equivalent to emperor.
- While rare in the United States, Kaan is a very popular given name for boys in modern Turkey.