Boy · #6,403 in 2026

Kiyon

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

Current Rank

#6,403

Peak Rank

#2,783 (2016)

Total Babies

576

5-Yr Trend

-34%

1980

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#2783

Peak Rank

576

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kiyon

Kiyon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 43 Kiyons were born — ranking #2,783 that year. As of 2026, Kiyon ranks #6,403 for baby boys with 13 births, falling sharply (-34%). In total, more than 576 Kiyons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Kiyon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kiyon 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 Kiyon

What does the name Kiyon mean?

Kiyon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kiyon in 2026?

In 2026, Kiyon ranks #6,403 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Kiyon most popular?

Kiyon reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #2,783 that year with 43 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kiyon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kiyon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kiyon include Agam, Srihan, Dupree. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kiyon

Kiyon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 576 births in the dataset. Kiyon's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #2,783. Use the chart and map above to compare Kiyon'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.