Kayvon
Boy name · #2742 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 47 baby boys were named Kayvon, placing it at #2742 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2919, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 38,298 boys born in 2025 was named Kayvon.
Babies named Kayvon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 52-year story
Kayvon first appears in the Social Security records in 1973, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 55 boys were named Kayvon — good for #2299 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kayvon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kayvon in class?
Kayvon scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kayvon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kayvon is most common
State-level data for Kayvon is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
Names like Kayvon
Statistically, parents drawn to Kayvon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dayvon, Kylon, Jayvon, Tayvon, and Kelson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kayvon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2718 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3104 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2441 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 53 | #2499 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2491 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3106 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3193 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3161 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2919 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3532 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2299 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3625 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3114 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2826 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2800 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2542 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2868 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3024 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3074 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3186 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2428 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2489 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kayvon a popular boy name?
Kayvon ranked #2742 among boys in 2025 with 47 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2919.
When was the name Kayvon most popular?
Kayvon peaked in 2013, when 55 American boys received the name (ranked #2299 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kayvon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 38,298 newborn American boys was named Kayvon. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.