Kike Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEE-keh /ˈki.ke/
Origin: Spanish; Basque
Meaning: Spanish: a diminutive form of Enrique; Basque: a term of endearment
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kike is often used as a diminutive of Enrique in Spanish-speaking cultures. In Basque, it can be used as a term of endearment.
The name has gained some popularity in various regions, particularly among Spanish speakers. It is important to note that the name can also have derogatory connotations in certain contexts, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kike was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Kike has ranked as high as #20040 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Kike has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kike is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kike was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kike.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Kike
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