Declining since 2017, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyon since 1976
Babies named Kyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 310 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Kyon is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1976, but it was not until 2017 that it reached its peak usage, when the name was given to the most babies in a single year. Since then, its popularity has been falling. As of 2025, it ranks 4539 and occurs in roughly 1 in every 77,640 male births, placing it well outside the mainstream. The name has no strong associations with any U.S. state, reflecting its scattered use. Its sound aligns with contemporary favorites like Kian and Kai, though its exact origin remains uncertain. Parents may be drawn to its brevity and modern feel.
Kyon first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It may be a respelling of the Irish name Kian (from Irish 'cian' meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring') or a modern coinage influenced by fashionable sounds like 'Kai' and 'Liam'. The name has remained rare, never appearing in the top 1000, but saw modest use during the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kyon
Names that share Kyon's style, for a brother or sister.
