Declining since 2001, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Kavon since 1976
Babies named Kavon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 734 |
| 2000s | 1,166 |
| 2010s | 486 |
| 2020s | 246 |
Meaning & origin
Kavon entered the U.S. naming scene in 1976 and saw its greatest popularity around the year 2000, when it ranked notably higher than its current position of 3,314. Since 2001, its usage has been falling, reflecting a shift away from the inventive, modernist style that gave rise to names like Kavon. The name remains most concentrated in South Carolina, where it has a distinctive regional appeal. With a 1-in-48,802 occurrence rate for boys born in 2025, Kavon is uncommon but not obscure, occupying a niche for parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name with a crisp, two-syllable rhythm.
Kavon first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, during a period when innovative, phonetically appealing names were gaining popularity. It may be a respelling of the Irish surname Kavan or a blend of the popular prefix 'Ka-' with the suffix '-von.' The name has no long historical or cultural tradition outside modern American usage.
Where Kavon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kav, Von
Sibling names for Kavon
Names that share Kavon's style, for a brother or sister.
