Kiyon
Every Kiyon since 1980 — 568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiyon
Kiyon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,127 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 568 American babies have been named Kiyon. Its peak came in 2016, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kiyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiyon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,127 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,051 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,583 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,340 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,865 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,355 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,464 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,219 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,419 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,815 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,816 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,631 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,258 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,492 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,850 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,914 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,677 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,539 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,121 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,786 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,062 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,793 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,535 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,103 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,258 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,699 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,434 |
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| 1980 | 8 | #4,745 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiyon in 2025?
Kiyon ranked #5,127 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiyon?
568 babies have been named Kiyon in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiyon most popular?
Kiyon peaked in 2016, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Kiyon a boy or girl name?
Kiyon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiyon rising or falling?
Kiyon has been roughly stable over the past decade.