Kyon
Every Kyon since 1976 — 841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyon
Kyon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,627 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 841 American babies have been named Kyon. Its peak came in 2017, when 62 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 Kyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,627 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,149 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,852 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,662 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,459 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,005 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,169 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,730 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,181 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,500 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,640 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,632 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,105 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,761 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,955 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,982 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,097 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,852 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,887 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,334 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,432 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,415 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,600 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,763 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,362 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,218 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyon in 2025?
Kyon ranked #4,627 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyon?
841 babies have been named Kyon in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyon most popular?
Kyon peaked in 2017, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Kyon a boy or girl name?
Kyon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyon rising or falling?
Kyon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.