Koreon
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Koreon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Koreon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koreon births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koreon. 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 Koreon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,948
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Koreon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Koreon 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 Koreon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Koreon
The name Koreon has its origins in ancient Greek culture, tracing back to the Hellenic period around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "korē," which means "maiden" or "young girl." The name likely originated as a descriptive epithet or nickname for a youthful or virginal individual.
In Greek mythology, there are references to the name Koreon in association with various deities and figures. One notable example is the story of Korē Persephone, the daughter of the goddess Demeter, who was abducted by Hades and became the queen of the underworld. The name Koreon may have been used as an epithet for Persephone, highlighting her maiden status before her marriage to Hades.
The earliest recorded use of the name Koreon dates back to ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the Classical period. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Koreon of Argos, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 5th century BCE. His work included sculpting statues for the Argive Heraion, a temple dedicated to the goddess Hera.
Another notable figure named Koreon was a Greek physician from the 3rd century BCE. He was a student of the renowned physician Herophilus and is credited with contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge during the Hellenistic era.
In the realm of philosophy, there was a Stoic philosopher named Koreon who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He was a follower of the Stoic school of thought and is mentioned in various philosophical writings from that time period.
During the Byzantine era, the name Koreon was also used, although it was less common. One example is Koreon of Byzantium, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his work in interpreting and translating ancient Greek texts.
Throughout history, the name Koreon has been relatively rare, but it has been documented in various cultures and time periods. Its Greek origins and associations with mythology, art, medicine, and philosophy have contributed to its enduring legacy as a name with deep historical roots.
People
Koreon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koreon 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
Koreon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koreon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koreon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Koreon a common name?
We classify Koreon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koreon most popular?
The single biggest year for Koreon was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koreon is about 23 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 Koreon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koreon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koreon 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 Koreon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koreon 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 Koreon 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 Koreon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.