Kayveon
A masculine name of possible Greek origin meaning "guardian" or "watchful".
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Kayveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kayveon today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayveon births was 2009 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayveon. 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
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
2009
26 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,639
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Kayveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayveon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 106 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kayveon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayveon 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 Kayveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayveon
The given name Kayveon has a rich and diverse history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Persian language, where the word "kayvon" was used to describe a celestial being or a guardian of the heavens.
In the early Persian mythology, Kayveon was believed to be a powerful entity that watched over the celestial realm, guarding the cosmos from any potential threats. This name was often associated with strength, courage, and divine protection.
As time passed, the name Kayveon found its way into various literary works and historical records. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Kayveon. One of the most notable was Kayveon the Great, a Persian ruler who lived in the 6th century AD and was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the 12th century, a renowned Persian astronomer and mathematician named Kayveon al-Tusi made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the development of new astronomical tables and the construction of several observatories.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Kayveon Veronese gained recognition for his masterful paintings and frescoes, many of which adorned the walls of churches and palaces in Venice and other Italian cities.
In the 19th century, a Russian composer named Kayveon Tchaikovsky rose to fame for his iconic ballets, such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, which are still widely performed and celebrated today.
Another notable figure was Kayveon Gandhi, an Indian lawyer and civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement through his philosophy of non-violent resistance. His legacy continues to inspire people around the world.
People
Kayveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayveon 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
Kayveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayveon 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 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Kayveon a common name?
We classify Kayveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 208 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayveon was 2009, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayveon is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kayveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kayveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayveon 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.
Is Kayveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kayveon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kayveon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kayveon?
See how many people have the name Kayveon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.