Boy · #5,096 in 2026

Kailon

Current Rank
#5,096
Peak Rank
#4,870 (2024)
Total Babies
321
5-Yr Trend
+59%
1995
First Year
1995
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#10514
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Kailon

Kailon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 20 Kailons were born — ranking #4,870 that year. As of 2026, Kailon ranks #5,096 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+59% over the past five years). In total, more than 321 Kailons 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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Where is Kailon most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • China
    39%
  • Brazil
    38%
  • Netherlands
    17%
  • India
    6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Kailon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kailon 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 Kailon

What does the name Kailon mean?
Kailon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kailon in 2026?
In 2026, Kailon ranks #5,096 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.
When was Kailon most popular?
Kailon reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #4,870 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kailon most popular?
Kailon has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kailon.
Is Kailon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kailon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kailon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kailon include Shuaib, Neziah, Kaikoa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kailon

Kailon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 321 births in the dataset. Kailon's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #4,870. Use the chart and map above to compare Kailon'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.