Kansas
Pronunciation: [ k-ANZ-uhs ]
Kansas is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,089 in the US, popular nicknames include Kan, Kay, and Kanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kansas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 1,164 babies have been named Kansas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kansas is past its peak , currently ranked #8,089 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,089
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Nicknames
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Kansas is also used as a boy name, ranked #23849.
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About the Name Kansas
Kansas is a girl name .
Is Kansas a boy or girl name? Kansas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,089 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,849. Kansas is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kansas is currently ranked #8,089 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kansas include Kan, Kay, Kanie, and Kansie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis