Kairon
Every Kairon since 1995 — 319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kairon
Kairon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,717 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 319 American babies have been named Kairon. Its peak came in 2011, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kairon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kairon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,717 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,391 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,098 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,415 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,897 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,464 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,169 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,659 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,272 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,472 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,795 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,510 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,553 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,543 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,461 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,460 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,384 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,145 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,986 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,637 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,495 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,903 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,213 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,823 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,330 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kairon in 2025?
Kairon ranked #5,717 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kairon?
319 babies have been named Kairon in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kairon most popular?
Kairon peaked in 2011, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Kairon a boy or girl name?
Kairon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kairon rising or falling?
Kairon has been roughly stable over the past decade.