Total births
691
Boys' name · since 1983
Keyvon
Keyvon has 691 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4970
- among boys today
- 691
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
691 babies have been named Keyvon since 1983, making it today's #4970 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Keyvon recorded 691 times among boys since 1983, holding rank #4970 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #4970 among boys today
- 691 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Keyvon is currently the #4970 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 691 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4970
- among boys today
- 691
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Keyvon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4970
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Keyvon was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
33 babies were named Keyvon in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Keyvon compares
691 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Keyvon's all-time total is 88% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keyvon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 691 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keyvon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keyvon's full recorded timeline at 2008, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keyvon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#4,970
Active since
1983
Keyvon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Keyvon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keyvon's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Keyvon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 115
1990s
115 births
- 2000s
2000s
297 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 297 births (43% of all-time use).
How Keyvon 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 Keyvon's total volume
Keyvon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keyvon by state
Where Keyvon concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Florida share of Keyvon's total US births 1.6%
Even split
11 of 691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keyvon? ▼
691 babies have been named Keyvon since 1983. It currently ranks #4970 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 33 births.
When was Keyvon most popular? ▼
Keyvon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Keyvon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keyvon are Florida (11 births), Ohio (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Keyvon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keyvon since 1983 -- 43 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Keyvon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keyon, Keyshawn, Keyan, Keylan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keyvon's data
- Keyvon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (297 total births); usage has since declined to 88 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Keyvons (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Keyvon
Nearby Names Like Keyvon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keyvon
Keyon Boy
#2004 5,919 births
Keyshawn Boy
#3072 4,059 births
Keyan Boy
#3642 1,382 births
Keylan Boy
#4647 1,018 births
Keyton Boy
#12831 797 births
Compare Keyvon side by side: Keyvon vs Keyon Keyvon vs Keyshawn Keyvon vs Keyan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keyvon
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1983–2025 (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. "Keyvon: #4970 Boys' Name - 691 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keyvon. 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 Keyvon 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 July 2026.