Kion
Every Kion since 1975 — 1,311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kion
Kion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,625 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,311 American babies have been named Kion. Its peak came in 2017, when 128 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 Kion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,625 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,937 |
| 2023 | 54 | #2,497 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,697 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,289 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,570 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,508 |
| 2018 | 77 | #1,930 |
| 2017 | 128 | #1,380 |
| 2016 | 121 | #1,439 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,788 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,845 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,393 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,167 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,057 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,446 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,964 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,169 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,136 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,197 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,534 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,624 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,793 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,379 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,381 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,857 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,522 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,930 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kion in 2025?
Kion ranked #2,625 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kion?
1,311 babies have been named Kion in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kion most popular?
Kion peaked in 2017, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Kion a boy or girl name?
Kion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kion rising or falling?
Kion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.