Boy · #4,197 in 2026

Koon

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

Current Rank

#4,197

Peak Rank

#4,239 (1923)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1925

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#4239

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Koon

Koon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 5 Koons were born — ranking #4,239 that year. As of 2026, Koon ranks #4,197 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Koons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Koon

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

Coon
Kuhn
Coone
Kuehn
Qun
Kuehne
Can
Coin
Cane
Con
Cone
Cain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Koon

What does the name Koon mean?

Koon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Koon in 2026?

In 2026, Koon ranks #4,197 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Koon most popular?

Koon reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #4,239 that year with 5 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Koon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Koon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Koon include Renaud, Alcie, Alphy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Koon

Koon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Koon's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #4,239. Use the chart and map above to compare Koon'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.