Kyon
Kyon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Born of modern usage; possibly derived from Gaelic Kian meaning 'ancient' or Greek Dion.
Origin and history
Kyon is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of names like Kian, Dion, or Kyree. It has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent decades as a short, contemporary choice. Though relatively rare, it fits well alongside popular two-syllable names ending in 'n'.
Popularity in the United States
841 babies in the United States have been named Kyon since 1880. It ranks #3835 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- MD (19.8 %)
- FL (17.6 %)
- NJ (14.3 %)
- CA (11 %)
- NC (11 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 310 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Fun facts
- Kyon reflects the late 20th and early 21st-century American naming trend of pairing the strong 'Ky-' prefix with the popular '-on' ending.