Kc
An abbreviation of the name Katherine, derived from the Greek meaning "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 2,682 living Americans carry the first name Kc. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Kc today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kc births was 1991 (131 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kc. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kc with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 127,798 Americans
Peak year
1991
131 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,324
Tracked since 1961
Gender
Gender distribution for Kc
Kc is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,771 total registrations, 1,933 (69.8%) were male and 838 (30.2%) were female.
Kc as a male name
- Ranked #5,324 in 2024
- 18 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1991 (89 births)
Kc as a female name
- Ranked #11,602 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1990 (49 births)
Popularity
Kc: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kc from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 874 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kc by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kc during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kcs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Utah, Texas recorded the most babies named Kc, while Oklahoma, Nevada, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kc
The given name Kc is of ancient Indian origin, with roots tracing back to the Vedic Sanskrit language and Hindu scriptures. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kacha," which means "brahmin" or "learned scholar." The name is believed to have been first used in the region of the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kc can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where Kacha is mentioned as a renowned sage and teacher. He was said to have imparted his knowledge of the sacred Vedas and other ancient texts to numerous students, earning him a revered status in the Hindu tradition.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Buddhist monk named Kc played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Buddhism throughout the Indian subcontinent. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and contributing to the development of Buddhist philosophy and literature.
During the Gupta Empire in the 4th century CE, a prominent mathematician and astronomer named Kc made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. His treatise on algebra, titled "Kc-Samhita," was widely studied and influenced the development of mathematical concepts in ancient India.
In the 8th century CE, a renowned scholar and poet named Kc hailed from the southern region of India. His works, which included poetry, plays, and treatises on various subjects, were highly acclaimed and helped shape the literary landscape of the time.
Another notable figure in history with the name Kc was a 12th-century Indian philosopher and logician. He wrote extensively on epistemology, metaphysics, and the nature of consciousness, leaving a lasting impact on Indian philosophical thought.
While the name Kc has its origins in India, it has also been adopted and used in various parts of the world, particularly in regions influenced by Indian culture and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply rooted in the ancient Indian traditions and knowledge systems.
People
Kc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,682 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kc going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 127,798 US residents.
Is Kc a common name?
We classify Kc as "Rare". It ranks above 94.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,771 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kc most popular?
The single biggest year for Kc was 1991, when 131 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kc is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kc a male name?
Yes, 69.8% of people registered as Kc in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kc in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kc can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kc?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.