Kailon
Every Kailon since 1991 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailon
Kailon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,273 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 306 American babies have been named Kailon. Its peak came in 2024, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kailon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,273 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,793 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,510 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,035 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,893 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,792 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,253 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,187 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,462 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,269 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,372 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,414 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,288 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,820 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,426 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,893 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,661 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,807 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,116 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,872 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,332 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,225 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,922 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,928 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,664 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,055 | 7 | #7,380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailon in 2025?
Kailon ranked #6,273 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailon?
306 babies have been named Kailon in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailon most popular?
Kailon peaked in 2024, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Kailon a boy or girl name?
Kailon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailon rising or falling?
Kailon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.