Kazon
A masculine name of Semitic origin, possibly meaning "warrior" or "fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Kazon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kazon today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kazon births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kazon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kazon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,248
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kazon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kazon 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 Kazon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kazon
The given name Kazon is believed to have originated from the ancient Hadassi civilization that flourished in the region now known as Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq. The name's origins can be traced back to the Hadassi word "kazun," which translates to "fierce warrior" or "courageous fighter."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kazon can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic, Kazon is mentioned as the name of a mighty warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Gilgamesh in his quest for immortality.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over Mesopotamia from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Kazon gained popularity among the nobility and warrior class. One notable figure bearing this name was Kazon the Fearless, a renowned general who led the Akkadian armies to numerous victories against their enemies.
In the later periods of Mesopotamian history, the name Kazon appeared in various cuneiform inscriptions and historical records, often associated with individuals of great strength and valor. One such individual was Kazon the Unyielding, a commander who played a pivotal role in defending the city of Babylon against the invading Persian armies in the 6th century BCE.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kazon has been carried by various notable figures across different cultures and regions. One example is Kazon the Wise, a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Byzantine Empire who lived in the 5th century CE and contributed significantly to the development of early Christian theology.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kazon was a prominent military leader from the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century CE. Known as Kazon the Valiant, he led the Seljuk armies in their conquests across Anatolia and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.
In more recent history, Kazon al-Badawi was a renowned Arabic poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. His poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of the desert and the nomadic lifestyle, are considered among the finest examples of Arabic literature from that era.
While the name Kazon may not be as commonly used in modern times, its historical significance and association with courage, strength, and valor remain deeply rooted in its ancient origins, making it a name that carries a rich cultural legacy.
People
Kazon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kazon 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
Kazon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kazon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kazon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Kazon a common name?
We classify Kazon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kazon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kazon was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kazon is about 3 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 Kazon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kazon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kazon 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 Kazon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kazon 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 Kazon 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 Kazon?
Want to know how many people share the name Kazon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.