Kron
A Greek name meaning "ruler" or "supreme power".
Name Census estimates that about 173 living Americans carry the first name Kron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kron today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kron births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kron. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kron with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
173
~ 1 in 1,981,239 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,436
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Kron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kron from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 60 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kron remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kron 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 Kron 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 Kron
The name Kron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, where it was derived from the word "kronos," meaning "time" or "eternity." This name was initially associated with the powerful Titan Cronus, the leader of the first generation of deities in Greek mythology, who was also the personification of time itself.
In ancient Greek texts, such as Hesiod's "Theogony" and Ovid's "Metamorphoses," Cronus is depicted as a formidable figure who overthrew his father, Uranus, to become the ruler of the universe. His reign was marked by a period of prosperity and peace, known as the Golden Age, before he was eventually overthrown by his son, Zeus.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kron can be traced back to ancient Greek inscriptions and historical records from the 5th century BC. One notable figure from this era was Kron of Thasos, a renowned sculptor who created the iconic statue of the Thasian Herakles, which was highly revered in the ancient world.
Throughout history, the name Kron has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 13th century, Kron von Altenburg (1180-1249) was a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Crusades. During the Renaissance period, Kron Ancher (1425-1492) was a Danish theologian and writer known for his contributions to the reformation of the Danish church.
In more recent times, Kron Malus (1878-1967) was a renowned Norwegian painter and illustrator, celebrated for his captivating landscapes and portrayals of Norwegian rural life. Another notable figure was Kron Michailovich (1910-1994), a Russian-born American linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and literature.
Lastly, Kron Tomsen (1932-2018) was a celebrated Norwegian actor and director, renowned for his performances in numerous plays and films throughout his illustrious career. His portrayal of King Lear in the 1980s production at the National Theatre of Norway is widely regarded as one of his most iconic roles.
People
Kron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kron 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
Kron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 173 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kron 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 1,981,239 US residents.
Is Kron a common name?
We classify Kron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 175 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kron was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kron is about 17 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 Kron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kron 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 Kron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kron 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 Kron 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 Kron as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.