Keron
Keron is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Little dark one or dark-haired, derived as a variant of Kieran.
Origin and history
Keron is a modern masculine name likely developed as a variant of Kieran or Kerron, deriving from Irish roots. It remains relatively uncommon in the United States, given to under 1,000 boys since records began in 1880. Today, it serves as a rare, modern alternative to classic Gaelic-derived names.
Popularity in the United States
970 babies in the United States have been named Keron since 1880. It ranks #3711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- NY (57.1 %)
- FL (13.4 %)
- VA (9.8 %)
- LA (8.9 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 308 |
| 2000-2010 | 305 |
| 2010-2019 | 146 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Keron
- Keron DeShields: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Keron developed as a contemporary variant of Gaelic names like Kieran and Ciarán.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been registered with the given name Keron in the U.S. since 1880.