Kayvon
Boy name · #2742 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kayvon? In official American birth records, Kayvon has been tracked continuously since 1973, giving it 52 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kayvon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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 too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Kayvon?
In official American birth records, the name Kayvon first appeared in 1973 (over 52 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 52 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.