Keiyon
An invented name typically believed to blend "Keith" and "Byron".
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Keiyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keiyon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keiyon births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keiyon. 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
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,231
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Keiyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keiyon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 75 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
Keiyon 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 Keiyon 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 Keiyon
The name Keiyon is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the African American community, where it was likely created as a variation or combination of more traditional names.
One possible origin of Keiyon is that it is a blend of the names Keion and Byron. Keion is a masculine name of African American origin, derived from the name Keith, which has roots in the Scottish Gaelic name Cáit, meaning "pure" or "fire". Byron, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the Old English word "byre", meaning "cowshed" or "barn".
Another potential source of inspiration for the name Keiyon is the name Keyon, which is also of African American origin and may be a variation of the name Keith or Keion. The addition of the letter "i" in Keiyon could have been a way to create a unique and distinct name.
While the name Keiyon is relatively new and may not have a long historical record, it has been used by a few notable individuals throughout the years. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Keiyon K. Nicholson, an American football defensive back who played for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
Another individual with the name Keiyon is Keiyon K. Ratliff, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Florida in the late 2000s. He later had a brief stint in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012.
In the world of music, there is Keiyon Tyree, an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles since the early 2010s. His music blends elements of R&B, pop, and gospel.
Moving to the literary world, Keiyon M. Lewis is an American author and poet who has published several works, including the poetry collection "Reflections of a Black Boy" in 2019.
Lastly, Keiyon L. Cook is an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the technology company Viva Vision in the late 2010s, which focuses on developing innovative solutions for the visually impaired.
While the name Keiyon may be relatively new and its origins somewhat obscure, it has already been embraced by individuals from various walks of life, showcasing its versatility and potential for further adoption in the future.
People
Keiyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keiyon 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
Keiyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keiyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keiyon 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 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Keiyon a common name?
We classify Keiyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keiyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Keiyon was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keiyon is about 18 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 Keiyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keiyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keiyon 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 Keiyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keiyon 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 Keiyon 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 have the name Keiyon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Keiyon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.