Kylon
Every Kylon since 1974 — 1,432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylon
Kylon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,699 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,432 American babies have been named Kylon. Its peak came in 2016, when 57 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 Kylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,699 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,776 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,867 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,698 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,275 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,824 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,381 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,495 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,044 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,321 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,335 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,782 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,350 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,747 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,571 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,453 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2,472 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,860 |
| 2007 | 56 | #2,326 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,432 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,511 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,366 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,143 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,395 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,661 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,713 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,509 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,694 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,119 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kylon in 2025?
Kylon ranked #2,699 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylon?
1,432 babies have been named Kylon in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylon most popular?
Kylon peaked in 2016, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Kylon a boy or girl name?
Kylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kylon rising or falling?
Kylon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.