Keyon
Keyon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; possibly means 'God is gracious' if interpreted as a variant of Keon or Ian.
Origin and history
Keyon is a contemporary American masculine name, likely created as a variant of names like Keon or modern blends combining prefix sounds like 'K' with names such as Dion or John. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a distinctive choice given to a steady number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
5,919 babies in the United States have been named Keyon since 1880. It ranks #1574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1497.
States where it is most popular
- FL (12.5 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- MD (7.1 %)
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 | 244 |
| 1980-1990 | 522 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,170 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,213 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,337 |
| 2020-2029 | 433 |
Famous people named Keyon
- Keyon Dooling: Basketball player, Coach
- Keyon Harrold: Musician, Trumpeter
Fun facts
- Keyon emerged in late 20th-century U.S. baby naming trends alongside similar phonetic creations like Keon and Treyvon.
- The name has consistently appeared in U.S. social security birth records since the 1970s.