Kayon
Every Kayon since 1982 — 356 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayon
Kayon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,953 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 356 American babies have been named Kayon. Its peak came in 2008, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kayon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayon 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,953 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,054 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,589 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,343 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,905 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,832 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,536 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,508 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,908 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,676 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,776 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,875 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,450 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,836 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,811 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,907 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,745 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,106 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,191 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,882 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,986 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,554 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,569 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,951 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,191 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,813 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayon in 2025?
Kayon ranked #7,953 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayon?
356 babies have been named Kayon in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayon most popular?
Kayon peaked in 2008, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Kayon a boy or girl name?
Kayon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayon rising or falling?
Kayon has been roughly stable over the past decade.