Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Kawon

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#4,673 (1990)

Total Babies

164

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2018

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#4673

Peak Rank

164

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kawon

Kawon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 11 Kawons were born — ranking #4,673 that year. As of 2026, Kawon ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 164 Kawons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kawon

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

Caution
Cotton
Gawain
Koren
Coren
Coran
Coron
Corren
Corone
Corran
Caughman
Kaution

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kawon

What does the name Kawon mean?

Kawon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kawon in 2026?

In 2026, Kawon ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kawon most popular?

Kawon reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,673 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Kawon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kawon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kawon include Jilberto, Blanca, Macio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kawon

Kawon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 164 births in the dataset. Kawon's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,673. Use the chart and map above to compare Kawon'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.