Kievon
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Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kievon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kievon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kievon births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kievon. 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 Kievon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,858
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Kievon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kievon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, 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
Kievon 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 Kievon 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 Kievon
The given name Kievon is believed to have its roots in the Old Slavic language, with origins dating back to the 9th century. It is thought to be derived from the word "kiev," which referred to a prominent settlement along the Dnieper River in present-day Ukraine. This region played a significant role in the formation of the Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that existed from the late 9th to the mid-13th century.
While the exact meaning and etymology of Kievon are not entirely clear, some scholars suggest that it may have been a variant or diminutive form of the name "Kiev," which could be translated as "the one from Kiev" or "the one associated with Kiev." This connection to the ancient city of Kiev and the Kievan Rus' gives the name a rich historical context.
The earliest known records of the name Kievon can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appears in various manuscripts and chronicles related to the Kievan Rus' and its ruling dynasties. One notable individual bearing this name was Kievon Sviatoslavich, a prince of the Rurik dynasty who lived in the late 11th century.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kievon has been carried by several notable figures, though it has remained relatively uncommon in most regions. In the 14th century, Kievon Mikhailovich was a prominent military leader and strategist who served under the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Another individual named Kievon Ivanovich was a renowned scholar and translator during the Renaissance period, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge across Europe.
In the 18th century, Kievon Petrovich was a renowned artist and architect who left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Imperial Russia. His works, including several notable churches and public buildings, stand as a testament to his skill and artistic vision.
Moving into the 19th century, Kievon Alexandrovich was a notable explorer and geographer who made significant contributions to the mapping and understanding of various regions of Siberia and Central Asia. His detailed accounts and maps were invaluable resources for subsequent expeditions and studies.
While the name Kievon has remained relatively rare throughout history, its connection to the ancient city of Kiev and the Kievan Rus' provides a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. These examples demonstrate the enduring legacy and intrigue surrounding this unique and enigmatic name.
People
Kievon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kievon 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
Kievon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kievon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kievon 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 Kievon a common name?
We classify Kievon 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 Kievon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kievon was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kievon is about 26 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 Kievon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kievon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kievon 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 Kievon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kievon 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 Kievon 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 the name Kievon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.