Keion
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Keion
Keion is a modern given name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Greek name 'Kion' (meaning 'pillar' or 'column'), or it could be a variant spelling of 'Keon,' which has Irish origins from 'Cian' (meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'). Alternatively, it might be a creative modern construction. The name gained noticeable usage in the United States from the 1980s onward, with its peak popularity occurring in the early 2000s. Keion follows phonetic patterns popular in contemporary American naming, with the 'Key-' beginning having a bright, modern sound. The name has several spelling variations including Keon, Kion, and Keyon. While not among the most common names, Keion has maintained steady usage in recent decades.
Keion is also given to girls.
Pronounced KEE-un.
As of October 2026, Keion ranked #3215 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #870 in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,168 | 63 | 32.8 |
| 2015 | #2,465 | 51 | 26.6 |
| 2016 | #2,645 | 47 | 24.8 |
| 2017 | #2,179 | 62 | 33.5 |
| 2018 | #2,491 | 52 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | #2,327 | 59 | 32.9 |
| 2020 | #3,169 | 36 | 20.9 |
| 2021 | #2,710 | 47 | 26.9 |
| 2022 | #2,891 | 44 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | #2,633 | 50 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | #2,923 | 43 | 25 |
| 2025 | #3,215 | 37 | 21.7 |
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