Kyvon
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "generous" or "kind".
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Kyvon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyvon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyvon births was 2004 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyvon. 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.
People living today
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
2004
14 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,503
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Kyvon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyvon 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 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kyvon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyvon 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 Kyvon 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 Kyvon
The given name Kyvon is thought to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots possibly tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 6th century BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "Kavon," which means "strong" or "powerful."
In ancient Persian mythology, Kavon was often used to refer to mighty warriors and heroes renowned for their strength and valor on the battlefield. Some historians suggest that the name may have been inspired by the legendary Persian hero Kaveh the Blacksmith, who played a pivotal role in the overthrow of the tyrannical Zahak dynasty.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kyvon can be traced back to ancient Persian manuscripts and inscriptions from the Achaemenid and Sassanid eras. These historical records provide evidence of the name's usage among the nobility and ruling class of ancient Persia.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kyvon. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kyvon the Brave (c. 450 BCE - 380 BCE), a renowned Persian warrior and military commander who served under King Artaxerxes I of the Achaemenid Empire.
Another prominent figure was Kyvon the Wise (c. 950 CE - 1020 CE), a Persian philosopher and scholar renowned for his contributions to the fields of ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the realm of literature, Kyvon the Poet (c. 1200 CE - 1280 CE) was a celebrated Persian lyricist and poet whose works were widely admired and influential during the Seljuk Empire.
In more recent times, Kyvon Khosravi (1892 - 1974) was a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1952.
Lastly, Kyvon Mirkhadem (born 1967) is a contemporary Iranian-American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in various Hollywood productions and independent films.
While the name Kyvon has Persian origins, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its deep-rooted connection to ancient Persian history and mythology remains a significant aspect of its cultural significance.
People
Kyvon + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyvon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyvon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyvon 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 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Kyvon a common name?
We classify Kyvon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyvon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyvon was 2004, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyvon 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 Kyvon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyvon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyvon 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 Kyvon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyvon 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 Kyvon 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 Kyvon?
You can see how many people share the name Kyvon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.