Khalon
An American name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the word "calyx".
Name Census estimates that about 307 living Americans carry the first name Khalon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khalon today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khalon births was 2021 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khalon. 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
307
~ 1 in 1,116,464 Americans
Peak year
2021
30 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,404
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Khalon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khalon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 120 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
Khalon 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 Khalon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khalons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khalon
The name Khalon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Middle Eastern region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic root word "khalaqa," which means "to create" or "to bring into existence." This root word is closely linked to the concept of creation and the divine act of bringing forth life.
The name Khalon is thought to have first emerged during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD. During this time, the Arabian Peninsula witnessed a profound cultural and religious transformation with the spread of Islam. The name Khalon may have been bestowed upon individuals as a reflection of their strong connection to the Islamic faith and their reverence for the divine creator.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khalon can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature. Poets and scholars of the time often incorporated names with meaningful roots and spiritual connotations in their works, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khalon. One of the earliest examples is Khalon ibn Abi al-Ahwas (670-720 AD), a renowned Arabian poet and scholar who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. His works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and deep spiritual insights.
Another prominent figure with the name Khalon was Khalon ibn Abdallah al-Nahwi (770-835 AD), a renowned grammarian and linguist from Basra, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Arabic language, which was essential for preserving the teachings of the Quran and Islamic traditions.
In the 12th century, Khalon ibn al-Malik al-Hafiz (1117-1180 AD) was a revered Islamic scholar and theologian from Damascus, Syria. He was known for his extensive knowledge of hadith (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and his writings on Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, Khalon Pasha (1516-1587 AD) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the Mediterranean region, leading successful military campaigns and serving as a governor in various provinces.
In more recent history, Khalon Nahar (1925-2003 AD) was a celebrated Bangladeshi poet and writer. His works were deeply influenced by the rich cultural heritage of Bengal and explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. He was widely regarded as one of the most significant literary figures of his time in Bangladesh.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Khalon throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage across the Middle Eastern and Islamic world.
People
Khalon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khalon 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
Khalon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khalon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khalon 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 1,116,464 US residents.
Is Khalon a common name?
We classify Khalon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khalon most popular?
The single biggest year for Khalon was 2021, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khalon is about 12 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 Khalon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khalon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khalon 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 Khalon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khalon 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 Khalon 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 common is the name Khalon?
See how many Americans are named Khalon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.