Boy · #7,815 in 2026

Keldon

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

Current Rank

#7,815

Peak Rank

#2,931 (2001)

Total Babies

620

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1967

First Year

2026

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#2931

Peak Rank

620

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keldon

The earliest SSA record of Keldon as a baby boy name dates back to 1967, when 6 babies received it. 2001 was its biggest year on record, with 31 newborns named Keldon — #2,931 in the national rankings. About 33% of every Keldon on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Keldon ranks #7,815 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-38%). All told, over 620 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Keldon

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

Kelton
Colden
Kilton
Culton
Colton
Kellen
Colten
Kellan
Kolton
Cooldown
Gilden
Coltan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keldon

What does the name Keldon mean?

Keldon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keldon in 2026?

In 2026, Keldon ranks #7,815 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Keldon most popular?

Keldon reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #2,931 that year with 31 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Keldon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keldon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keldon include Cezar, Kayin, Tavarius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keldon

Keldon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 620 births in the dataset. Keldon's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #2,931. Use the chart and map above to compare Keldon'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.