unisex name
Kes
KES (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 103
Kes is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kes Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 41 |
How Popular Is Kes?
In 2007, Kes was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Kes Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kes
- English KES
Sibling Names for Kes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kes
How popular is the name Kes?
In 2007, Kes was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Kes a girl's or a boy's name?
Kes is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kes?
Kes has 1 syllable.
When was Kes most popular?
Kes peaked in 1997, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.