Declining since 2006, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Kadon since 1995
Babies named Kadon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 394 |
| 2010s | 212 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Kadon is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming scene in 1995, a period when invented names with the 'K' and '-don' sounds were gaining traction. Its peak year was 2005, after which its usage has been steadily falling. By 2025, it ranked 7194th nationally, making it a relatively rare choice with a uniqueness factor of about 1 in 155,280 births. The name has not consistently recorded enough occurrences to appear in top state lists, reflecting its niche status. Kadon exemplifies a trend of contemporary name invention in the 2000s, borrowing phonetic patterns from more established names.
Kadon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, likely a modern invention blending the popular 'K' initial with the fashionable '-don' suffix found in names like Brandon or Jadon. The name does not have a well-documented historical or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kade
Sibling names for Kadon
Names that share Kadon's style, for a brother or sister.
