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Keon
OriginModern invented name; Gaelic, variation of John
Meaning"God is gracious"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1578
2025 SSA
About Keon
Keon, a mashup of Kevin and Leon, has been in the Top 900 for a decade and a half, following in the wake of female cousin Kiana. Keon also has roots as a Gaelic variation of John.
Keon is also given to girls.
Pronounced KEE-ahn.
As of October 2026, Keon ranked #17091 in US births in 2003 SSA, peaked at #5354 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,132 | 169 | 88 |
| 2015 | #1,314 | 135 | 70.4 |
| 2016 | #1,255 | 146 | 76.9 |
| 2017 | #1,202 | 154 | 83.2 |
| 2018 | #1,391 | 127 | 69.9 |
| 2019 | #1,342 | 134 | 74.7 |
| 2020 | #1,316 | 137 | 79.4 |
| 2021 | #1,258 | 152 | 86.9 |
| 2022 | #1,150 | 181 | 103.7 |
| 2023 | #1,261 | 153 | 89.4 |
| 2024 | #1,155 | 181 | 105.1 |
| 2025 | #1,578 | 108 | 63.2 |
World rankings
Keon for boys
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