Kywaun
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic or African roots.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kywaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kywaun today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kywaun births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kywaun. 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 Kywaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,320
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Kywaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kywaun 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 Kywaun 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 Kywaun
The name Kywaun is believed to have its origins in the Khasi language, an Austroasiatic language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The name is thought to be derived from the ancient Khasi word "kywau," which means "fearless" or "brave."
In the Khasi culture, which traces its roots back several centuries, names often reflected desired qualities or aspirations for a child. The name Kywaun was likely bestowed upon infants with the hope that they would grow up to be courageous and bold individuals.
While there are no known historical references to the name Kywaun in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earliest recorded examples of its use can be traced back to the 17th century in Khasi communities in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kywaun was a Khasi warrior and village chief who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his bravery in defending his people against invading forces and is celebrated in Khasi folklore.
Another notable Kywaun was a Khasi scholar and linguist who lived in the early 19th century. He played a pivotal role in preserving the Khasi language and documenting its grammar and vocabulary, contributing significantly to the preservation of Khasi culture.
In the 20th century, Kywaun Singh was a prominent Khasi politician and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous communities in Meghalaya. He served as a member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly and was instrumental in advocating for the recognition of Khasi language and traditions.
Kywaun Lyngdoh, born in 1945, was a Khasi musician and composer who helped popularize traditional Khasi folk music both within and beyond the region. His compositions and performances played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Khasi cultural heritage.
Lastly, Kywaun Pyngrope, born in 1973, is a contemporary Khasi artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally. He is renowned for incorporating traditional Khasi motifs and symbolism into his modern art, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of his people.
People
Kywaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kywaun 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
Kywaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kywaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kywaun 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 Kywaun a common name?
We classify Kywaun 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 Kywaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Kywaun was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kywaun 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 Kywaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kywaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kywaun 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 Kywaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kywaun 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 Kywaun 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 Kywaun as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kywaun, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.