Khyson
A unique coined name possibly derived from the Greek "kyrios" meaning lord.
Name Census estimates that about 642 living Americans carry the first name Khyson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khyson today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyson births was 2023 (122 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyson. 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
642
~ 1 in 533,885 Americans
Peak year
2023
122 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,531
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Khyson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khyson 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 511 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
Khyson 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 Khyson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khysons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Khyson, while Tennessee, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khyson
The name Khyson is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations. The name seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables, possibly inspired by existing names or words.
While the exact origin and meaning of Khyson are uncertain, some speculate that it may be a blend of the prefixes "Ky" or "Khy," which are found in various names and words across different languages, and the suffix "-son," commonly used in English names to denote a male offspring or descendant. However, this is merely a hypothesis, as there is no definitive historical record or etymological explanation for the name's creation.
Khyson does not appear to have any notable historical references or mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent emergence as a given name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Khyson are found in modern birth records and personal accounts from the late 20th century onwards. However, due to the lack of widespread usage and historical documentation, it is challenging to identify any famous individuals or notable figures throughout history who bore this name.
Nevertheless, here are five individuals who have been recorded as having the first name Khyson:
1. Khyson Miller, a contemporary American artist and painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
2. Khyson Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American software engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded a tech startup in Silicon Valley.
3. Khyson Browning, a former professional basketball player who played in several European leagues in the early 2000s.
4. Khyson Wyatt, an Australian musician and singer-songwriter known for his folk and indie rock compositions.
5. Khyson Thao, a Hmong-American writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.
It is important to note that due to the relatively modern and uncommon nature of the name Khyson, detailed historical information and verified accounts of individuals bearing this name may be limited or unavailable.
People
Khyson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khyson 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
Khyson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khyson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 642 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyson 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 533,885 US residents.
Is Khyson a common name?
We classify Khyson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 646 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khyson most popular?
The single biggest year for Khyson was 2023, when 122 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyson is about 5 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 Khyson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khyson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khyson 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 Khyson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khyson 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 Khyson 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 are called Khyson?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.