Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Kaelon

Name: Popularity of the name Kaelon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kaelon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#3,404 (1996)

Total Babies

302

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1995

First Year

2024

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#3404

Peak Rank

302

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaelon

Kaelon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 20 Kaelons were born — ranking #3,404 that year. As of 2026, Kaelon ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 302 Kaelons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kaelon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaelon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaelon

What does the name Kaelon mean?

Kaelon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaelon in 2026?

In 2026, Kaelon ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaelon most popular?

Kaelon reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #3,404 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kaelon most popular?

Kaelon has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaelon.

Is Kaelon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kaelon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kaelon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaelon include Mohit, Neiman, Jourdain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaelon

Kaelon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 302 births in the dataset. Kaelon's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #3,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaelon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.