Keijon
A masculine name of Finnish origin, meaning "peaceful one".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Keijon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keijon today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keijon births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keijon. 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 Keijon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,487
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Keijon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keijon 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 Keijon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keijon
The name Keijon is of Finnish origin, derived from the Old Norse word "Ketill," which means "cauldron" or "kettle." This name has a long history dating back to the Viking Age, when it was commonly used among the Scandinavian peoples.
In Finland, the name Keijon has been recorded since the Middle Ages, and it was particularly popular among the Finnish nobility and upper classes. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Aboensis, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a person named Keijon Laurinpoika.
Historically, the name Keijon has been associated with strength, resilience, and perseverance, qualities that were highly valued in the harsh Nordic environment. It was also believed to have a connection to the gods of the Norse pantheon, particularly Thor, who was often depicted wielding a cauldron or kettle.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keijon. One of the most famous was Keijon Antinpoika (1620-1688), a Finnish clergyman and writer who played a significant role in the development of the Finnish language and literature. Another notable figure was Keijon Tuomaanpoika (1670-1742), a Finnish military officer who served in the Great Northern War under King Charles XII of Sweden.
In the 19th century, the name Keijon gained popularity among the Finnish working class and peasantry. Keijon Juhonpoika (1825-1890) was a prominent Finnish farmer and landowner, while Keijon Matinpoika (1845-1912) was a respected craftsman and woodworker.
Another notable figure was Keijon Erkkinpoika (1880-1955), a Finnish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Helsinki, including the National Museum of Finland and the Kallio Church.
It is worth noting that while the name Keijon has a rich historical background, it has become less common in modern times, particularly in Finland, where it is now considered an old-fashioned or traditional name.
People
Keijon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keijon 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
Keijon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keijon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keijon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Keijon a common name?
We classify Keijon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keijon most popular?
The single biggest year for Keijon was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keijon is about 29 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 Keijon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keijon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keijon 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 Keijon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keijon 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 Keijon 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 Keijon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.