Kuno
A boy's name of German origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 10 babies have been named Kuno in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Kuno is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kuno is a boy's baby name of German origin, a short form of names beginning with the element kuoni, meaning 'bold' or 'brave.' It was used in medieval Germany and appears in historical records across Germanic-speaking regions.
Compact and punchy, Kuno has a vintage European character — a strong single-syllable name with deep roots that never quite crossed into mainstream English use.
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Kuno first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2007. A twenty-first-century entry, Kuno belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its German classification suggests a path from german linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kuno has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | — |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Kuno
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Kuno is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kuno are most likely born between 2007 and 2015.
How rare is Kuno?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kuno is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2007–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | #13189 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13526 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2015