Kanye
Kanye is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Let us give (to God).
Origin and history
Kanye is a name of African origin, most notably associated with the Igbo phrase meaning 'let us give' or 'give thanks to God.' It entered broader U.S. name consciousness in the early 2000s, driven by modern pop culture. It remains a distinctive name with modest overall U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,404 babies in the United States have been named Kanye since 1880. It ranks #3315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- IL (9.7 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,102 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Kanye
- Kanye West: Rapper, Producer
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in U.S. baby name registers following the rise of musician Kanye West in the mid-2000s.
- In West Africa, it is often a component of longer Nigerian Igbo names such as Kanyechukwu, meaning 'let us give to God.'