Boy · #8,981 in 2026

Kaon

In particle physics, a kaon, also called a K meson and denoted K, is any of a group of four mesons distinguished by a quantum number called strangeness. In the quark model they are understood to be bound states of a strange quark and an up or down antiquark.

Current Rank
#8,981
Peak Rank
#8,981 (2022)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#8981
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kaon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In particle physics, a kaon, also called a K meson and denoted K, is any of a group of four mesons distinguished by a quantum number called strangeness. In the quark model they are understood to be bound states of a strange quark and an up or down antiquark.

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Origin & history
See also: Strangeness The discovery of hadrons with the internal quantum number "strangeness" marks the beginning of a most exciting epoch in particle physics that even now, fifty years later, has not yet found its conclusion ... by and large experiments have driven the development, and that major discoveries came unexpectedly or even against expectations expressed by theorists. — Bigi & Sanda (2016) While looking for the hypothetical nuclear meson , Louis Leprince-Ringuet found evidence for the existence of a positively charged heavier particle in 1944. In 1947, G.D. Rochester and C.C. Butler

The Story of Kaon

Kaon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 8 Kaons were born — ranking #8,981 that year. As of 2026, Kaon ranks #8,981 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Kaons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kaon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaon

What does the name Kaon mean?
In particle physics, a kaon, also called a K meson and denoted K, is any of a group of four mesons distinguished by a quantum number called strangeness. In the quark model they are understood to be bound states of a strange quark and an up or down antiquark.
How popular is Kaon in 2026?
In 2026, Kaon ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Kaon most popular?
Kaon reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,981 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Kaon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kaon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kaon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaon include Excel, Petie, Rorie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kaon

Kaon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Kaon's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaon'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 .

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