Keron
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ciaráin meaning "little dark one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,008 living Americans carry the first name Keron. It is a predominantly male name (92.7% of registrations). The average person named Keron today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keron births was 1993 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keron. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 340,034 Americans
Peak year
1993
43 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,628
Tracked since 1947
Gender
Gender distribution for Keron
Keron leans heavily male at 92.7% of total registrations, but 76 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keron as a male name
- Ranked #13,270 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1993 (43 births)
Keron as a female name
- Ranked #8,628 in 1976
- 6 female births in 1976
- Peak: 1953 (7 births)
Popularity
Keron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keron from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 308 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keron 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 Keron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kerons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Florida, Virginia recorded the most babies named Keron, while California, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keron
The name Keron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "keras," which means "horn" or "antler." This association with horns may have symbolized strength, virility, or a connection to nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keron can be found in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Spartan soldier by that name. However, it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character used for literary purposes.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no major figures explicitly named Keron. However, some scholars have speculated that the name may have been used as an epithet or nickname for the god Hercules, who was often depicted wearing a lion's skin with horns or ears protruding from the head.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Keron gained some popularity among Greek-speaking Christians. One notable figure from this period was Keron of Lemnos, a 9th-century monk and author who wrote extensively on the lives of saints.
In more recent history, the name Keron has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have borne it:
1. Keron Chance (born 1986), an American professional basketball player.
2. Keron Clement (born 1985), a Trinidadian hurdler and Olympic medalist.
3. Keron Crichlow (born 1984), a West Indian cricketer who played for the Windward Islands.
4. Keron Pillans (born 1987), a South African professional rugby player.
5. Keron Trill (born 1991), an American rapper and songwriter.
While the name Keron may have ancient roots and some historical significance, it has remained relatively rare throughout most of recorded history. However, its unique sound and potential connections to strength and nature have likely contributed to its enduring appeal, albeit in a limited capacity.
People
Keron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keron 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
Keron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,008 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keron 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 340,034 US residents.
Is Keron a common name?
We classify Keron as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,046 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keron most popular?
The single biggest year for Keron was 1993, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keron is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keron a male name?
Yes, 92.7% of people registered as Keron 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.