Kezion
A masculine biblical name, possibly derived from Hebrew meaning "gathering" or "quarry".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kezion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kezion today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kezion births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kezion. 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 Kezion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,661
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kezion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kezion from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 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
Kezion 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 Kezion 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 Kezion
The name Kezion is derived from the Hebrew language and is believed to have originated in ancient Israel during biblical times. It is likely a variation or diminutive form of the name Keziah, which means "cassia tree" or "cinnamon" in Hebrew. The name Kezion may have a similar meaning, possibly referring to a spice or aromatic plant.
In the Bible, the name Keziah is mentioned as the second daughter of Job in the Old Testament book of Job. However, the name Kezion is not found in any known ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name Kezion are relatively modern and sparse.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kezion was Kezion Palkhivala (1920-2002), an influential Indian jurist and economist. He served as the Solicitor General of India and was known for his contributions to constitutional law and public discourse.
Another notable person named Kezion was Kezion Mudenda (born 1932), a Zambian politician and diplomat. He served as the Vice-President of Zambia from 1988 to 1991 and played a significant role in the country's transition to multi-party democracy.
In the field of sports, Kezion Mavundadze (born 1981) is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who played for the national team in the early 2000s. He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler and represented Zimbabwe in both Test and One Day International matches.
Kezion Mbangwa (born 1977) is a retired South African cricketer who played for the Dolphins franchise and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial team. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time wicket-keeper.
Kezion Joseph (born 1990) is a professional basketball player from Saint Lucia. He has played for various teams in the British Basketball League and has represented the Saint Lucian national team in international competitions.
While the name Kezion is relatively uncommon, these individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields have contributed to its recognition and historical record. However, due to the scarcity of information, the origins and early usage of this name remain somewhat obscure.
People
Kezion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kezion 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
Kezion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kezion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kezion 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kezion a common name?
We classify Kezion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kezion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kezion was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kezion is about 7 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 Kezion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kezion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kezion 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 Kezion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kezion 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 Kezion 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 share the name Kezion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.