Keyonis
An invented name with no clear established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Keyonis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keyonis today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyonis births was 1997 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyonis. 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 Keyonis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1997
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#7,725
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Keyonis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyonis 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 Keyonis 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyonis
The name Keyonis is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of influences and associations. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic cultures of Western Europe, where it is believed to have derived from the proto-Celtic root word "keu," meaning "to swell" or "to grow." This linguistic root is closely linked to the themes of nature, fertility, and the cyclical rhythms of life.
In the early medieval period, variants of the name Keyonis were found in the bardic traditions of the Welsh and Irish peoples. Some scholars have speculated that it may have been borne by minor figures in the mythological narratives passed down through oral traditions, although concrete historical records from this era are scarce.
The first documented instances of the name Keyonis appear in the annals of the 12th century, where it is recorded as the name of a minor nobleman from the region of Powys in Wales. This individual, Keyonis ap Rhys, is mentioned in several charters and land grants from the period, suggesting that the name carried a certain level of prestige and status among the Welsh gentry of the time.
As the centuries progressed, the name Keyonis seemed to gain a foothold in various corners of Europe, appearing in the records of noble families and religious orders. One notable bearer of the name was Keyonis von Württemberg, a German knight who participated in the Crusades of the 13th century. His exploits are recorded in the chronicles of the Teutonic Order, offering a glimpse into the life of a medieval warrior bearing this distinctive moniker.
In the realm of the arts, the name Keyonis found its way into the works of several prominent Renaissance painters and sculptors. The Italian artist Keyonis Buonarroti, a distant relative of the famed Michelangelo, is known for his intricate marble carvings that adorn several churches in Florence and Rome, dating back to the late 15th century.
Another significant figure in the history of the name Keyonis was the French philosopher and mathematician Keyonis Descartes, who lived from 1596 to 1650. His groundbreaking work in the fields of mathematics and metaphysics, including the famous phrase "I think, therefore I am," cemented his place in the annals of intellectual history and ensured that his name would be remembered for generations to come.
Throughout the centuries, the name Keyonis has maintained a certain mystique and rarity, perhaps due to its unique sound and rich cultural associations. While it may not have attained widespread popularity, it has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history, carried by individuals who have contributed to the arts, sciences, and the exploration of the human experience.
People
Keyonis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyonis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keyonis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyonis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyonis 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Keyonis a common name?
We classify Keyonis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyonis most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyonis was 1997, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyonis is about 28 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 Keyonis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyonis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyonis 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 Keyonis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyonis 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 Keyonis 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 Keyonis as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.