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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kion — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kiomy|Kiona
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Kion

KEE-awn · 2 syllables

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#2971
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#2971
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2287 in 2021
5yr change
-476 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 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 #2971 · Falling 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
Kion

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2971

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-476 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureBoy2-syllableRisingModernMythological ReferenceColor-RelatedBold VibePre-peak
Character
fierce couragenatural leadershipprotective strengthbold determination
STRONG
High confidence

Kion is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2971 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -476 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2971 · very rare
Kion at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree bearing bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2287 in 2021
5yr change:-476 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Kion
The Lion King: The Lion Guard protagonist
Similar Sound
KeonCionCyan◈Kieran◈Cian
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Caspian◈Finn◈LeifStellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kion
Rowan◈CalebIvyEzraWren◈SiennaAsher◈Phoebe
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→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kion illustration
Name Intelligence
Kion · Overview
Summary

Kion is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2971 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Kion carries a bold, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 476 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kion.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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