Kayvon
A Persian masculine name meaning "generous", "generous soul", or "benevolent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,351 living Americans carry the first name Kayvon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kayvon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayvon births was 2013 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayvon. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 253,704 Americans
Peak year
2013
55 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,117
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Kayvon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayvon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 397 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kayvon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayvon 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 Kayvon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kayvons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Kayvon, while Texas, New Jersey, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayvon
The name Kayvon has its origins in the Persian language, rooted in ancient Iranian culture and history dating back to the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "Kaveh," which means "blacksmith" or "someone who works with metal."
The earliest known reference to the name Kayvon can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, Kayvon (or Kaveh) is a legendary blacksmith who leads a revolt against the tyrannical ruler Zahak, becoming a symbol of resistance and freedom.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kayvon has been borne by several notable individuals in Iranian history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kayvon Shervani, a 12th-century Persian poet and scholar known for his contributions to literature and philosophy. Another historical figure was Kayvon Madani, a 16th-century Persian architect who played a significant role in the construction of several famous mosques and buildings during the Safavid dynasty.
In more recent times, the name Kayvon has been carried by several influential figures. Kayvon Beykpour (born 1985) is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular social media app Periscope. Kayvon Thibodeaux (born 2000) is an American football defensive end who was drafted by the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Other notable individuals with the name Kayvon include Kayvon Arastompur (1933-2013), an Iranian-American engineer and entrepreneur who founded several successful companies in the technology industry, and Kayvon Lohrasb (born 1969), an Iranian-American artist known for his intricate calligraphic paintings.
While the name Kayvon has Persian roots, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. Its unique sound and rich historical significance have made it a captivating choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of ancient heritage and cultural depth.
People
Kayvon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayvon 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
Kayvon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayvon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayvon 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 Kayvon a common name?
We classify Kayvon 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, 1,371 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayvon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayvon was 2013, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayvon is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kayvon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayvon 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.