Declining since 2003, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Keyon since 1972
Babies named Keyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 244 |
| 1980s | 522 |
| 1990s | 1,170 |
| 2000s | 2,213 |
| 2010s | 1,337 |
| 2020s | 433 |
Meaning & origin
Keyon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, a modern coinage that fits within the creative naming traditions of African American communities. The name reached its peak popularity in 2002, but has been declining since 2003. Today, it ranks 2,332, with about 1 in 28,950 newborn boys given the name. Keyon is most common in Tennessee, Florida, and New York, reflecting regional patterns in modern name adoption. Its sound aligns with other contemporary names like Keon, Jaylen, and Kamari, suggesting a style that is both distinctive and familiar. While its exact origins remain uncertain, Keyon stands as an example of how American parents continue to invent and adapt names, contributing to the evolving landscape of given names.
Keyon is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It may be a variant of Keon (itself a modern coinage) or an invented name combining the popular prefix 'Ke-' with the suffix '-on.' The name likely arose within African American naming traditions, which have creatively adapted and combined sounds from various sources since the mid-20th century.
Where Keyon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key
Variants: Keon
Sibling names for Keyon
Names that share Keyon's style, for a brother or sister.
