Kona
Every Kona since 1963 — 681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kona
Kona is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,016 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 681 American babies have been named Kona — about 64% boys and 36% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 39 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 Kona stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kona 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 | 7 | #12,580 | 15 | #6,016 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,679 | 14 | #6,346 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,780 | 16 | #5,812 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,864 | 14 | #6,344 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,726 | 18 | #5,251 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,408 | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,894 | 12 | #7,004 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,265 | 14 | #6,191 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,651 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,670 | 19 | #5,054 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,529 | 20 | #4,817 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,556 | 14 | #6,180 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,516 | 21 | #4,551 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,885 | 29 | #3,670 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,714 | 13 | #6,438 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,548 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,995 | 19 | #5,034 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,536 | 17 | #5,386 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,755 | 21 | #4,585 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,030 | 13 | #6,308 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,746 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,390 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,868 | 14 | #5,428 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,339 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,737 |
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| 1980 | 7 | #8,602 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kona in 2025?
Kona ranked #6,016 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kona?
681 babies have been named Kona in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kona most popular?
Kona peaked in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Kona a boy or girl name?
Kona is used for both: about 36% of babies named Kona have been girls and 64% boys.
Is the name Kona rising or falling?
Kona has been roughly stable over the past decade.