Keilon
A name of unknown origin, possibly a creative blend or spelling variant.
Name Census estimates that about 227 living Americans carry the first name Keilon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keilon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keilon births was 2006 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keilon. 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
227
~ 1 in 1,509,931 Americans
Peak year
2006
16 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,410
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Keilon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keilon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 92 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keilon 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 Keilon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keilons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Keilon
The name Keilon is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "keilon," meaning "lip" or "edge." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived in coastal or border regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keilon can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned a man named Keilon who was a renowned sailor and explorer from the island of Rhodes.
In the 3rd century BCE, a philosopher and mathematician named Keilon of Cyzicus made significant contributions to the study of geometry and optics. His work was highly regarded by his contemporaries and influenced later scholars in the field.
During the Byzantine Empire, a prominent military commander named Keilon Doukas rose to prominence in the 11th century. He played a crucial role in defending the empire against invading forces and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.
In the 15th century, an Italian artist and architect named Keilon Boccardi gained recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance. He was known for his intricate architectural designs and frescoes, some of which can still be seen in churches and buildings throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the name Keilon was a 19th-century French explorer and naturalist named Keilon Dumont. He led several expeditions to unexplored regions of Africa and made significant discoveries in the fields of botany and zoology, contributing to the understanding of the continent's diverse flora and fauna.
While the name Keilon may not be as common today as it was in ancient times, it carries a rich historical legacy and has been borne by individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Keilon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keilon 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
Keilon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keilon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 227 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keilon 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 1,509,931 US residents.
Is Keilon a common name?
We classify Keilon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keilon most popular?
The single biggest year for Keilon was 2006, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keilon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keilon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keilon 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.