Rising since 2015.
Popularity of Akon since 2006
Babies named Akon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 30 |
| 2010s | 17 | 36 |
| 2020s | 5 | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Akon is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2007, coinciding with the prominence of singer Akon (born Aliaune Thiam). The name saw its peak usage in 2008, the same year the singer's hit single 'Lonely' topped charts. Since 2015, the name has been on a gradual upward trajectory, though it remains rare with no reported births ranking in the top 1000. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country. While the singer's stage name was inspired by a Senegalese nickname, as a given name Akon is best understood as a modern coinage, likely influenced by the popularity of short, punchy names like 'Kai' and 'Zion'.
Akon is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It likely gained visibility through the stage name of Senegalese-American singer Akon (born Aliaune Thiam), though the singer's own name is derived from the Arabic 'Akon' meaning 'he is' or 'it is'. As a given name, its usage is rare and primarily American, with a spike in popularity following the singer's rise in the mid-2000s.
Sibling names for Akon
Names that share Akon's style, for a brother or sister.
