Rising since 1989, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Kemon since 1979
Babies named Kemon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Kemon is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1979 and has always been quite rare. Its highest popularity came in 2009, when it saw its peak usage, but even then it remained an uncommon choice. Since 1989, its trajectory has been generally rising, reflecting a slow but steady increase in adoption. Despite this upward trend, Kemon is still given to only about 1 in 131,390 boys as of 2025. The name has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, appearing nationally in very small numbers. Its origins are unclear, and it is best understood as a contemporary invention, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Keon or Kian.
Kemon is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It may be a variant of the Irish name Kian (meaning 'ancient') or an invented name created by combining elements like 'Ke-' and '-mon,' similar to names such as Keon or Demon. Its spelling suggests a phonetic creation with no established historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kem, Kemy
Variants: Keamon, Kemonn
Sibling names for Kemon
Names that share Kemon's style, for a brother or sister.
