Kayvon
Kayvon is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Saturn or world-holder.
Origin and history
Kayvon is a masculine given name of Persian origin, derived from the name Kayvan, which refers to the planet Saturn or a high-ranking king. It became known in modern U.S. usage through diverse cultural naming practices and public figures. It remains a relatively rare name in the United States, given to a few dozen boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,418 babies in the United States have been named Kayvon since 1880. It ranks #3301 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1641.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.8 %)
- NY (19.5 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 249 |
| 2000-2010 | 397 |
| 2010-2019 | 394 |
| 2020-2029 | 286 |
Famous people named Kayvon
- Kayvon Thibodeaux: Football Player
- Kayvon Webster: Football Player
- Kayvon Beykpour: Entrepreneur, Executive
Fun facts
- In classical Persian, the name Kayvan originally referred to the planet Saturn.
- The name gained broader public awareness in the U.S. thanks to NFL defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux.