Keldon
Every Keldon since 1967 — 615 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keldon
Keldon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,327 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 615 American babies have been named Keldon. Its peak came in 2001, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Keldon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keldon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,327 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,572 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,412 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,260 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,389 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,931 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,737 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,129 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,858 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,325 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,446 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,509 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,377 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,301 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,293 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,881 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,343 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,911 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,729 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,965 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,486 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,968 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,650 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,777 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keldon in 2025?
Keldon ranked #9,327 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keldon?
615 babies have been named Keldon in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keldon most popular?
Keldon peaked in 2001, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Keldon a boy or girl name?
Keldon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keldon rising or falling?
Keldon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.