How Many People Are Named Kona?

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

Kona
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Kona means 'circle' in Hawaiian, adding a unique twist to its very rare status among male names. Only 651 people named Kona live in the US today, making up just 1 in 507,055 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 93%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~495
Living in US
1 in 669,595
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Circle
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,199
Worldwide Bearers
#25,761
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
22,178
🇮🇳 India
4,302
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,144
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,013
🇨🇩 DR Congo
842
🇱🇷 Liberia
698
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
361
🇬🇳 Guinea
326
🇺🇸 United States
320
🇹🇩 Chad
309

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
418 (64%)
♀ Female
233 (36%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
610
Would be under 30 (93%)
43
Would be 30–60 (7%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 659 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Kona Through the Generations

Kona has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2012 with 39 births. Today, most people named Kona are young, with 610 under 30 years old, indicating it's a modern choice. As of now, there are only 6 people over 60 named Kona, suggesting it's a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 46
Hawaii 34

✨ Similar Names to Kona

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kona's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Kona

How Many People Have the Name Kona?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 495 people in the United States currently share the name Kona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 669,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kona a Common or Rare Name?

Kona 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 Kona Mean?

Kona means "circle" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kona in SSA data, approximately 64% are male and 36% are female.

When Was Kona Most Popular?

The name Kona reached peak popularity in 2012, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kona?

Approximately 495 people named Kona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 495. That works out to roughly 1 in 669,595 Americans.

Is Kona a rare name?

Kona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 669,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kona mean?

Kona means "circle" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kona more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 64% of people named Kona are male and 36% are female.

When was Kona most popular?

Kona peaked in 2012 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US495
All-Time Births495
1 in X1 in 669,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2012
World Rank#25,761
Male %64%
Female %36%

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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.