Boy · #6,811 in 2026

Keylon

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

Current Rank

#6,811

Peak Rank

#3,838 (2003)

Total Babies

471

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2024

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#3838

Peak Rank

471

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keylon

Keylon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 22 Keylons were born — ranking #3,838 that year. As of 2026, Keylon ranks #6,811 for baby boys with 12 births, with steady use. In total, more than 471 Keylons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Keylon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keylon 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 Keylon

What does the name Keylon mean?

Keylon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keylon in 2026?

In 2026, Keylon ranks #6,811 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Keylon most popular?

Keylon reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,838 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Keylon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Keylon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keylon include Gonsalo, Terrall, Jari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keylon

Keylon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 471 births in the dataset. Keylon's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,838. Use the chart and map above to compare Keylon'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.