Keiwon
A Korean masculine name meaning "respected and won."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Keiwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keiwon today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keiwon births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keiwon. 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 Keiwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,445
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Keiwon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keiwon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keiwon 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 Keiwon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keiwon
The name Keiwon has its origins in Korea, dating back to the early Joseon Dynasty period of the 14th to 19th centuries. It is believed to be a combination of two Korean words, "kei" meaning "celebration" and "won" meaning "eternity" or "forever." The name was likely given to signify the hope for a long and prosperous life filled with joy and happiness.
While there are no direct references to the name Keiwon in ancient Korean texts or historical records, it was not uncommon for names during this period to be derived from auspicious phrases or words that conveyed positive meanings and aspirations for the child.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Keiwon was a Korean scholar and poet named Keiwon Yi, who lived during the 16th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of Korean literature and his works exploring the themes of nature and the human experience.
Another notable figure with the name Keiwon was Keiwon Kim, a renowned Korean calligrapher who lived in the 18th century. He was celebrated for his mastery of the art form and his ability to capture the essence of Korean culture and values through his intricate brushwork.
In the 19th century, Keiwon Park was a prominent Korean diplomat and statesman who played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties with Western powers and advocating for Korea's independence during a period of increasing foreign influence.
During the 20th century, Keiwon Choi was a respected Korean artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings depicting traditional Korean life and landscapes. His works are celebrated for their ability to capture the essence of Korean culture and the beauty of the natural world.
Keiwon Seo was a Korean civil rights activist and advocate for democracy in the latter half of the 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the struggle against the authoritarian regimes of the time and played a crucial role in the country's transition to a democratic system.
While the name Keiwon has deep historical roots in Korean culture, its usage has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its traditional and distinctive nature. However, it continues to be a name that carries a rich cultural heritage and symbolizes the hopes and aspirations of the Korean people throughout their history.
People
Keiwon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keiwon 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
Keiwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keiwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keiwon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Keiwon a common name?
We classify Keiwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keiwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Keiwon was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keiwon is about 24 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 Keiwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keiwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keiwon 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 Keiwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keiwon 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 Keiwon 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 are named Keiwon?
Want to know how many Americans are named Keiwon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.