How Many People Are Named Kishon?
Complete statistics for the name Kishon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kishon is a very rare name, with only 275 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,200,971 Americans. The majority of those named Kishon are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 282 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kishon Through the Generations
Kishon peaked in popularity in 2003 with 20 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most people named Kishon are around 28 years old, with 186 under 30 and 96 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly male and has a strong presence in India, where it's more common than in the US.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kishon's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kishon
How Many People Have the Name Kishon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 275 people in the United States currently share the name Kishon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,971 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kishon a Common or Rare Name?
Kishon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kishon Mean?
Kishon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kishon in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Kishon Most Popular?
The name Kishon reached peak popularity in 2003, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kishon?
Approximately 275 people named Kishon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,971 Americans.
Is Kishon a rare name?
Kishon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,971 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kishon mean?
Kishon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kishon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Kishon are male and 7% are female.
When was Kishon most popular?
Kishon peaked in 2003 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.