MallowbyNames

Kawon

KAH-won · Uncertain; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of an African or Korean name.

Peak popularity
1990
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Kawon since 1979

Babies named Kawon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711198020002020Most births 1990Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s8
1980s23
1990s58
2000s58
2010s17
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Kawon is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1979. Over the decades, it has been used consistently but very sparingly, never reaching a rank in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1990, when it saw its highest recorded usage, but even then it remained exceptionally uncommon. The name's trajectory has been stable, with a slight decline in recent years; its latest recorded year is 2025. While its origins are unclear, Kawon may be a modern creation or a respelling of names like "Kawon" from various cultures. It has not been associated with any particular region or top state.

Kawon first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 as a given name for boys. It has no clear etymological derivation and may be a modern coinage or a respelling of names from various cultures. Its usage has been sporadic and concentrated in the late 20th century.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kawon mean?
The meaning of Kawon is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of names from African or Korean origins, but no definitive etymology is established.
How popular is Kawon?
Kawon has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names and remains very rare. Its peak usage year was 1990, but it has been given to fewer than five babies per year in most years since.
Is Kawon a boy or girl name?
Kawon has historically been used for boys since first appearing in records in 1979.