Keyon
- US rank
- #2,332
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #711 in 2002
59 babies were named Keyon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 193 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keyon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,986 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Keyon, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keyon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeyon first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #711. Today it's #2,332, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKeyon was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,889 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,986.
- TrendKeyon has slipped 193 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,332. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKeyon is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #927. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Keyon
Keyon is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-yon”. US birth records list Keyon for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 54 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #711 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,332, with 59 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 | 53,440 boys |
| 1980s | 28 | 35,348 boys |
| 1990s | 60 | 16,562 boys |
| 2000s | 111 | 9,014 boys |
| 2010s | 71 | 14,128 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,952 boys |
Other spellings of Keyon
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Keyon
What is the origin of the name Keyon?
Keyon has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Keyon a boy or girl name?
Keyon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Keyon?
Keyon ranked #2,332 for US boys in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#711).