Kevon
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kevon
Kevon as a feminine name is highly unusual, as it is typically used as a masculine name. More commonly, Kevon is a male name with Irish roots, functioning as a variant of Kevin, which derives from the Irish name Caoimhín meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth.' The name gained some recognition in the United States during the late 20th century but has remained relatively uncommon. In its rare usage as a feminine name, Kevon might represent parents seeking a gender-neutral option or creating a distinctive choice by adapting a traditionally masculine name. The name has a strong, modern sound with its crisp consonants and straightforward pronunciation. Its rarity as a feminine name means it carries few established associations or stereotypes for girls.
Kevon for boys#3021 US
Kevon appears to be a modern variation of Kevin, possibly influenced by the trend of names ending with the '-on' suffix. Kevin originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from 'caomh' meaning 'kind,' 'gentle,' or 'handsome.' The name Kevon emerged in usage records primarily in the latter half of the 20th century in the United States. The transition from 'Kevin' to 'Kevon' follows phonetic patterns seen in other name pairs like Devon/Devion or Deron/Daron, where vowel sounds are modified to create distinctive variants. While less common than Kevin, which peaked in popularity during the 1950s-1970s, Kevon has established its own usage pattern and identity while maintaining a connection to its likely root name.
Pronounced KEV-on.
As of October 2026, Kevon ranked #14082 in US births in 2000 SSA, peaked at #9951 in 1992.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,933 | 75 | 39 |
| 2015 | #2,142 | 65 | 33.9 |
| 2016 | #2,293 | 58 | 30.6 |
| 2017 | #2,513 | 51 | 27.6 |
| 2018 | #2,220 | 62 | 34.1 |
| 2019 | #2,474 | 54 | 30.1 |
| 2020 | #2,568 | 50 | 29 |
| 2021 | #2,359 | 58 | 33.2 |
| 2022 | #2,659 | 50 | 28.6 |
| 2023 | #2,457 | 55 | 32.2 |
| 2024 | #2,847 | 45 | 26.1 |
| 2025 | #3,021 | 41 | 24 |