Kshon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kshon today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kshon births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kshon. 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 Kshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,361
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Kshon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kshon 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 Kshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kshon
The name Kshon is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest documented languages in the world, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kshana," which means "moment" or "instant." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with concepts related to time, fleeting moments, or the transient nature of life.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "kshana," which played a significant role in various philosophical and spiritual teachings. Some scholars believe that the name Kshon might have been used to refer to individuals who were deeply connected to these philosophical or spiritual pursuits.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kshon can be traced back to ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts from around the 5th century CE. One notable figure bearing this name was Kshon Maharaj, a renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with contributing to the development of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Kshon was Kshon Pandit, a revered Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 10th century CE. His works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics were widely studied and influential during his time.
In the medieval period, there was a Kshon Deva, a Hindu king who ruled over a small kingdom in present-day Karnataka, India, during the 12th century CE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and for commissioning several religious and architectural projects.
During the 16th century, there was a Kshon Das, a renowned Hindu mystic and poet from the Bhakti movement. His devotional poetry and spiritual teachings were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and devotees alike.
Another notable figure with the name Kshon was Kshon Maharaj II, a prominent spiritual leader and guru who lived in the 18th century CE. He was instrumental in spreading the teachings of the Nath tradition, a Hindu spiritual movement, and had a significant following throughout North India.
While the name Kshon has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it is important to note that due to the vast diversity of cultures and languages in India, the name may have undergone various transformations and adaptations over time in different regions and communities.
People
Kshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kshon 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
Kshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kshon 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 Kshon a common name?
We classify Kshon 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 Kshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kshon was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kshon is about 10 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 Kshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kshon 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 Kshon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kshon 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 Kshon 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 Kshon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Kshon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.