Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Kypton since 2009
Babies named Kypton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Kypton is a modern invention that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2009, and its use has been rare ever since. It reached a peak in 2010 with approximately 7 births that year, and has since declined, following a falling trajectory. The name has never entered the top 1000 and has no recorded top states or similar names. Its appeal may lie in its resemblance to the sound of 'Krypton' and the superhero mythology of Superman, though no direct connection is documented. For parents seeking a distinctive, space-age sounding name for a boy, Kypton offers a unique option, though it remains very uncommon.
Kypton is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2009. It appears to be a respelling or variation of the name Kipton, possibly influenced by the element 'krypton' from the periodic table or the fictional element kryptonite. Its usage has been rare, and it is not tied to any traditional linguistic root.
Sibling names for Kypton
Names that share Kypton's style, for a brother or sister.
