Kalon
Meaning "beautiful", derived from the Greek word "kalos".
Name Census estimates that about 1,031 living Americans carry the first name Kalon. It is a predominantly male name (97.8% of registrations). The average person named Kalon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalon births was 1995 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 332,448 Americans
Peak year
1995
39 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,635
Tracked since 1959
Gender
Gender distribution for Kalon
Kalon leans heavily male at 97.8% of total registrations, but 23 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kalon as a male name
- Ranked #3,635 in 2024
- 31 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1998 (37 births)
Kalon as a female name
- Ranked #14,682 in 2018
- 6 female births in 2018
- Peak: 1995 (7 births)
Popularity
Kalon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kalon from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 290 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Kalon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kalon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kalons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, California, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Kalon, while North Carolina, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalon
The name Kalon finds its origins in ancient Greek culture, deriving from the word "kalos," which means beautiful or noble. It is believed to have emerged as a personal name during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
In Greek mythology, Kalon was the name of one of the four horses that pulled the chariot of Ares, the god of war. This association with divine entities and the symbolism of beauty and strength likely contributed to the popularity of the name among the ancient Greeks.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Kalon was a Greek sculptor who lived in the 5th century BCE. His works, though not well-preserved, were praised by ancient writers for their remarkable beauty and attention to detail.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BCE, the name Kalon gained wider recognition. Kalon of Pergamon, a renowned physician and botanist, made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various ailments.
In the realm of philosophy, Kalon the Stoic, who lived in the 2nd century BCE, was a prominent figure. He authored several treatises on ethics and virtue, which influenced the development of Stoic thought during that era.
As the influence of Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Kalon also gained popularity in other parts of the ancient world. In the 1st century CE, Kalon of Bithynia, a wealthy Roman aristocrat, was known for his patronage of the arts and his support of the philosopher Epictetus.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Kalon was occasionally used, although it was not as common as in earlier periods. One notable figure was Kalon Komnenos, a military commander who played a pivotal role in the defense of Constantinople against the Seljuk Turks in the 11th century.
Throughout history, the name Kalon has been associated with ideals of beauty, nobility, and strength, reflecting its ancient Greek roots. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a name that carries a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the classical world.
People
Kalon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kalon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,031 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 332,448 US residents.
Is Kalon a common name?
We classify Kalon as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,056 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalon was 1995, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kalon a male name?
Yes, 97.8% of people registered as Kalon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.