Koreyon
An invented name that may incorporate "Kore" meaning "young man" or "maiden."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Koreyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Koreyon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koreyon births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koreyon. 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 Koreyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,923
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Koreyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Koreyon 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 Koreyon 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Koreyon
The given name Koreyon has its roots in the ancient Assyrian language, which flourished in Mesopotamia around the 1st millennium BCE. It is derived from the Akkadian words "kur" meaning mountain and "eyon" meaning strong or mighty. The name therefore carries the connotation of "strong as a mountain" or "mountain's might."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koreyon can be found in the Mesopotamian epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," which is considered one of the oldest surviving works of literature. In the poem, Koreyon is depicted as a fearless warrior and trusted companion of the legendary hero Gilgamesh.
During the reign of the Assyrian Empire, which spanned from the 25th to the 7th century BCE, the name Koreyon gained popularity among the noble and warrior classes. It was a name often bestowed upon those who displayed exceptional strength and bravery in battle.
In the 6th century BCE, a renowned Assyrian general named Koreyon led the Assyrian army to victory against the invading Babylonian forces, earning him a place in the annals of Assyrian military history.
As the Assyrian Empire declined and eventually fell to the Persians, the name Koreyon continued to be used sporadically throughout the ancient Middle Eastern civilizations, often associated with individuals of strength and resilience.
In the 3rd century BCE, a philosopher and scholar from the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, known as Koreyon, made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and ethics. His writings, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
During the Byzantine era, in the 6th century CE, a prominent military leader named Koreyon played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople against the Avar and Slavic invasions, earning him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
In the 12th century CE, a Kurdish chieftain named Koreyon led a rebellion against the Seljuk Turks, challenging their dominance in the region. His exploits were documented in various Middle Eastern chronicles of the time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, a renowned Persian poet and mystic named Koreyon gained recognition for his soul-stirring poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
The name Koreyon has been carried through the ages, appearing intermittently in various cultures and historical contexts, often associated with individuals who displayed exceptional strength, bravery, or intellectual prowess.
People
Koreyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koreyon 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
Koreyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koreyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koreyon 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 Koreyon a common name?
We classify Koreyon 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 Koreyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Koreyon was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koreyon is about 18 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 Koreyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koreyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koreyon 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 Koreyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koreyon 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 Koreyon 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 named Koreyon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Koreyon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.