Keylon
Every Keylon since 1978 — 478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keylon
Keylon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,225 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 478 American babies have been named Keylon. Its peak came in 2003, when 22 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 Keylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keylon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,225 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,061 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,673 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,890 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,118 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,193 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,938 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,507 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,903 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,321 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,244 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,846 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,613 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,225 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,652 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,909 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,201 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,399 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,652 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,913 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,617 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,976 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,489 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,411 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,857 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keylon in 2025?
Keylon ranked #10,225 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keylon?
478 babies have been named Keylon in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keylon most popular?
Keylon peaked in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Keylon a boy or girl name?
Keylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keylon rising or falling?
Keylon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.