Kalon
Every Kalon since 1959 — 1,079 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalon
Kalon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,793 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,079 American babies have been named Kalon. Its peak came in 1995, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kalon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalon 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 | — | — | 21 | #4,793 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,649 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,941 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,123 |
| 2021 | — | — | 28 | #3,872 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,488 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,599 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,686 | 19 | #5,015 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,935 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,527 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,518 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,777 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,704 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,076 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,558 |
| 2010 | — | — | 33 | #3,347 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,506 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,460 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,450 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,433 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,160 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,331 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,907 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,725 | 27 | #3,308 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,213 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,139 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,064 | 32 | #2,425 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,527 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,775 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,510 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,119 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalon in 2025?
Kalon ranked #4,793 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalon?
1,079 babies have been named Kalon in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalon most popular?
Kalon peaked in 1995, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Kalon a boy or girl name?
Kalon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalon rising or falling?
Kalon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.