Total births
720
Boys' name · since 1995
Kadon
720 babies named Kadon in U.S. Social Security records since 1995, with the highest year being 2005. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #13010
- among boys today
- 720
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kadon is the #13010 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 720 recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kadon has been recorded 720 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #13010 nationally and more common than 9% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #13010 among boys today
- 720 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 9% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kadon is currently the #13010 boys' name in America, more common than 9% of boys - 720 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #13010
- among boys today
- 720
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Kadon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13010
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 9% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Kadon was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
54 babies were named Kadon in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Kadon compares
720 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kadon's all-time total is 96% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kadon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 720 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kadon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kadon's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kadon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#13,010
Active since
1995
Kadon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Kadon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kadon's strongest decade.
394 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Kadon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
394 births
- 2010s
2010s
212 births
- 2020s 66
2020s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 394 births (55% of all-time use).
How Kadon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kadon's total volume
Kadon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kadon by state
Where Kadon concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 37 | 5.1% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Kadon's total US births 5.1%
Even split
37 of 720 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadon? ▼
Kadon has been given to 720 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #13010 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Kadon most popular? ▼
Kadon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 394 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Kadon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadon are Texas (37 births), California (15 births), Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Kadon been used? ▼
Records for Kadon go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kadon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaden, Kade, Kadin, Kadyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kadon's data
- Kadon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (394 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kadons (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kadon
Nearby Names Like Kadon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadon
Kaden Boy
#304 69,595 births
Kade Boy
#345 23,294 births
Kadin Boy
#3194 5,074 births
Kadyn Boy
#2338 3,298 births
Kadeem Boy
#4496 2,644 births
Compare Kadon side by side: Kadon vs Kaden Kadon vs Kade Kadon vs Kadin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kadon
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kadon: #13010 Boys' Name - 720 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kadon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.