Kion
- US rank
- #2,604
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,378 in 2017
50 babies were named Kion in the US in 2025. It has dropped 58 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,130 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kion, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKion first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #1,378.
- Then vs nowKion is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,130.
- TrendKion has slipped 58 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,604. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kion
Kion is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Kion for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 47 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #1,378 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,604, with 50 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 343,643 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 94,162 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,284 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,216 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,727 boys |
Other spellings of Kion
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 Kion
What is the origin of the name Kion?
Kion has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kion a boy or girl name?
Kion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kion?
Kion ranked #2,604 for US boys in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#1,378).