Kayvion
Variant spelling of the name Kevin derived from an Irish surname meaning "handsome birth" or "youthful".
Name Census estimates that about 491 living Americans carry the first name Kayvion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kayvion today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayvion births was 2021 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayvion. 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
491
~ 1 in 698,074 Americans
Peak year
2021
39 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,638
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Kayvion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayvion 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 222 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kayvion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayvion 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 Kayvion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kayvions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Kayvion, while South Carolina, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayvion
The name Kayvion is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origins. It appears to be a unique name that has emerged in recent times, likely as a creative combination of existing name elements or a completely novel coinage.
Despite its contemporary nature, there are a few theories about the potential inspiration behind the name Kayvion. One possibility is that it derives from the combination of the English name Kay and the suffix "-vion," which could be a variation of the Latin suffix "-io" or the French "-ion." This would give the name a vaguely romanticized or literary quality.
Another theory suggests that Kayvion may be a blend of the names Kevin and Avion, the latter being a French word meaning "airplane." This potential origin would lend the name a modern and adventurous connotation.
While Kayvion lacks a long historical record, it has gained some traction in recent decades, with a handful of notable individuals bearing the name. One of the earliest known examples is Kayvion Marlin, an American football player who played for the Detroit Lions in the 1990s.
Another notable Kayvion is Kayvion Lee, an American rapper and musician who rose to prominence in the early 2010s with his unique blend of hip-hop and electronic music. His birth year is believed to be around 1990.
In the realm of literature, Kayvion Ramirez is an author and poet who has published several collections of works exploring themes of identity and personal growth. Ramirez was born in the late 1980s and has been active in the literary scene since the early 2000s.
Kayvion Delroy is a Jamaican-born entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful technology company in the early 2000s. He has since used his wealth to support various charitable initiatives focused on education and community development in the Caribbean region.
Lastly, Kayvion Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American artist and designer who has gained recognition for her innovative textile works and fashion designs. Born in the late 1980s, Nguyen's creations have been featured in various exhibitions and galleries across the United States.
While the name Kayvion may lack a deep historical foundation, its unique sound and modern flair have contributed to its increasing popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking distinctive and creative names for their children.
People
Kayvion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayvion 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
Kayvion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayvion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 491 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayvion 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 698,074 US residents.
Is Kayvion a common name?
We classify Kayvion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 495 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayvion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayvion was 2021, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayvion is about 11 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 Kayvion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kayvion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayvion 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 Kayvion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kayvion 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 Kayvion 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 people share the name Kayvion?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kayvion, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.