Kavion
A unique masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,351 living Americans carry the first name Kavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kavion today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kavion births was 2009 (154 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kavion. 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.
Key insights
- • Kavion is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 253,704 Americans
Peak year
2009
154 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,726
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kavion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kavion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 558 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kavion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kavion 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 Kavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kavions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Illinois recorded the most babies named Kavion, while Missouri, Indiana, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kavion
The name Kavion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia between the 2nd millennium BCE and the 4th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kavya," which means "poetry" or "literary work," suggesting that Kavion may have been a name associated with scholars, poets, or individuals involved in literary pursuits.
While the exact origins of the name Kavion are uncertain, it is thought to have been introduced to various regions through cultural exchange and the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism. The name's earliest recorded instances date back to the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it was mentioned in the context of literary works and scholarly endeavors.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Kavion was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 5th century CE in the present-day Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His literary works, particularly his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, were highly influential and contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Sanskrit literature.
Another notable individual with the name Kavion was a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE in the region of present-day Nepal. He is credited with translating numerous Buddhist texts from Sanskrit to Tibetan, facilitating the spread of Buddhism in the Himalayan regions.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian scholar and poet named Kavion gained recognition for his contributions to the development of Persian literature. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influenced subsequent generations of Persian poets.
During the medieval period, the name Kavion was also found in various regions of Southeast Asia, where it was associated with literary and scholarly pursuits. One such figure was a renowned Javanese poet and playwright who lived in the 15th century CE and was known for his mastery of the Javanese language and his contributions to the island's literary traditions.
Throughout history, the name Kavion has been carried by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, reflecting the global spread and influence of the ancient Sanskrit language and its literary traditions. While its usage may have waxed and waned over time, the name continues to resonate with its connections to poetry, scholarship, and the enduring legacy of literary expression.
People
Kavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kavion 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
Kavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kavion 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 253,704 US residents.
Is Kavion a common name?
We classify Kavion as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,364 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kavion was 2009, when 154 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kavion is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kavion 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.