Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Kairon since 1995
Babies named Kairon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kairon's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Kairon is a modern male name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1995. It has seen a modest but stable presence, currently ranking at 5608 as of 2025 with an incidence of about 1 in every 106,755 births. Although it has not yet peaked in popularity, its trajectory appears stable. The name's origins are unclear: it may be a respelling of the traditional Irish name Kieron or a contemporary invention. Its sound aligns with other modern favorites like Kael and Ronan. Kairon has not appeared in any top state lists, reflecting its niche appeal.
Kairon is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It may be a respelling of Kieron, an Irish name derived from Ciaran meaning 'little dark one', or a creative combination inspired by similar-sounding names like Cameron or Aaron. Its rise in recent years suggests it is part of the trend toward unique, phonetically appealing names.
“Kairon” around the world
Where Kairon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Ron
Sibling names for Kairon
Names that share Kairon's style, for a brother or sister.
