How Many People Are Named Kiyon?

Complete statistics for the name Kiyon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kiyon
Very Rare
Japanese

Kiyon, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 542 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 609,160 Americans. This name's popularity peaked in 2016 with 43 births, showing its status as a modern, newer-generation choice.

~542
Living in US
1 in 609,160
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Kyo
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, inspiration, and a strong connection to spirituality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

697
Worldwide Bearers
#738,219
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
542
🇮🇩 Indonesia
32
🇯🇵 Japan
25
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
14
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
542 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
515
Would be under 30 (94%)
34
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 549 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
51

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kiyon Through the Generations

Kiyon has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, with a significant spike in 2016 marking its peak. Today, most people named Kiyon are under 30, indicating its modern appeal. With 542 individuals carrying the name, it remains a unique choice, reflecting its very rare status among American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 13
Maryland 13
North Carolina 10
Illinois 5
Pennsylvania 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Kiyon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kiyon's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kiyon

How Many People Have the Name Kiyon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 542 people in the United States currently share the name Kiyon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 609,160 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kiyon a Common or Rare Name?

Kiyon 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 Kiyon Mean?

Kiyon means "creative variant of Kyo" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kiyon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kiyon Most Popular?

The name Kiyon reached peak popularity in 2016, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Kiyon?

Approximately 542 people named Kiyon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 549. That works out to roughly 1 in 609,160 Americans.

Is Kiyon a rare name?

Kiyon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 609,160 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kiyon mean?

Kiyon means "creative variant of Kyo" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kiyon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kiyon are male and 0% are female.

When was Kiyon most popular?

Kiyon peaked in 2016 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US542
All-Time Births549
1 in X1 in 609,160
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2016
World Rank#738,219
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.