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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Keyon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Keyomi|Keyona
CelticBoy→ Stable

Keyon

KEY-ahn · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2018
→ Stable
#2018
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1861 in 2021
5yr change
-10 ranks
Birth frequency
2.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2018 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Keyon

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2018

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-10 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Keyon scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishModernBoy2-syllableContemporaryRisingIrish Heritage
STRONG
High confidence

Keyon is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2018 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -10 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2018 · very rare
Keyon at a Glance
Meaning:From Irish origins, likely a modern variation of Kian or Keegan. Associated with Irish heritage and contemporary usage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1861 in 2021
5yr change:-10 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
FionaSiobhanErin◈Evan◈Sean◈NiamhCormacAoife
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Keyon illustration
Name Intelligence
Keyon · Overview
Summary

Keyon is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2018 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Keyon scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern character
Keyon carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
keyon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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