Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Keilon

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#5,303 (2006)

Total Babies

231

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5303

Peak Rank

231

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keilon

Keilon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 16 Keilons were born — ranking #5,303 that year. As of 2026, Keilon ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 231 Keilons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Keilon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keilon 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 Keilon

What does the name Keilon mean?

Keilon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keilon in 2026?

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

When was Keilon most popular?

Keilon reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,303 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Keilon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keilon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keilon include Corwyn, Jeret, Daymion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keilon

Keilon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 231 births in the dataset. Keilon's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Keilon'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.