Keyon
Every Keyon since 1972 — 6,020 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keyon
Keyon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,340 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 6,020 American babies have been named Keyon. Its peak came in 2002, when 249 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 Keyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keyon 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 | — | — | 59 | #2,340 |
| 2024 | — | — | 77 | #2,005 |
| 2023 | — | — | 76 | #2,011 |
| 2022 | — | — | 73 | #2,068 |
| 2021 | — | — | 83 | #1,863 |
| 2020 | — | — | 65 | #2,156 |
| 2019 | — | — | 65 | #2,180 |
| 2018 | — | — | 98 | #1,652 |
| 2017 | — | — | 102 | #1,590 |
| 2016 | — | — | 106 | #1,560 |
| 2015 | — | — | 111 | #1,499 |
| 2014 | — | — | 133 | #1,320 |
| 2013 | — | — | 153 | #1,178 |
| 2012 | — | — | 172 | #1,087 |
| 2011 | — | — | 194 | #1,002 |
| 2010 | — | — | 203 | #972 |
| 2009 | — | — | 212 | #951 |
| 2008 | — | — | 209 | #960 |
| 2007 | — | — | 221 | #904 |
| 2006 | — | — | 224 | #882 |
| 2005 | — | — | 216 | #852 |
| 2004 | — | — | 223 | #808 |
| 2003 | — | — | 231 | #765 |
| 2002 | — | — | 249 | #713 |
| 2001 | — | — | 207 | #810 |
| 2000 | — | — | 221 | #757 |
| 1995 | — | — | 119 | #1,020 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,112 | 86 | #1,178 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,942 | 49 | #1,404 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,658 | 55 | #1,250 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,814 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keyon in 2025?
Keyon ranked #2,340 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keyon?
6,020 babies have been named Keyon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keyon most popular?
Keyon peaked in 2002, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Keyon a boy or girl name?
Keyon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keyon rising or falling?
Keyon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.