MallowbyNames

Keeon

KEE-on · Of uncertain origin; possibly an invented name or a variant of Keon.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,243
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 189,786 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #8,243 for boys today.

Popularity of Keeon since 1978

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

61117198020002020Most births 2022Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s5
1980s12
1990s54
2000s37
2010s10
2020s53

Meaning & origin

Keeon is a rare modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1978. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, when it was given to the most boys on record, though its overall rank that year was still outside the top 8,000. Since 2022, its usage has been falling. In 2023, the name had a rarity of 1 in every 189,786 male births, placing it at rank 8,243. The name has no recorded top-state concentrations, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country. Keeon is likely a creative respelling of the modern coinage Keon, reflecting the trend of distinctive 'K' names in late 20th and early 21st century America. Its etymology remains unclear, and it is not associated with any particular cultural or religious tradition.

Keeon is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. It may be a creative respelling of Keon, itself a modern coinage, or an elaboration of the popular prefix 'Kee-'. The name has seen steady but rare usage, with a peak in 2022.

Keeon” around the world

Where Keeon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Keon, Kian, Kyon

Sibling names for Keeon

Names that share Keeon's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mya, Jada, Lila, Nia, Zara

Brothers: Jaylen, Kaden, Dylan, Ethan, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keeon mean?
The meaning of Keeon is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Keon.
How popular is the name Keeon?
In 2023, Keeon ranked 8,243rd in the U.S., with about 1 in every 189,786 newborn boys given the name.
Is Keeon a boy's name?
Yes, Keeon is used almost exclusively for boys.