Total births
705
Boys' name · since 2010
Khyson
Khyson has 705 recorded births since 2010 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1539
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 2010
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
705 babies have been named Khyson since 2010, making it today's #1539 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Khyson recorded 705 times among boys since 2010, holding rank #1539 nationally today, ahead of 89% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2010 to 2025.
- #1539 among boys today
- 705 born since 2010
- 2020s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Khyson is currently the #1539 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 705 born since 2010, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1539
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 2010
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Khyson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1539
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Khyson was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
122 babies were named Khyson in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Khyson compares
705 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
Khyson's all-time total is 92% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Khyson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 705 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 122 | 23 | 22,252 |
Khyson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Khyson's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 89% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 11%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 122, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Khyson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,539
Active since
2010
Khyson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2010–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 122
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Khyson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Khyson's strongest decade.
570 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Khyson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 135
2010s
135 births
- 2020s
2020s
570 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 570 births (81% of all-time use).
How Khyson 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 Khyson's total volume
Khyson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Khyson by state
Where Khyson concentrates geographically, total births since 2010
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 77 | 10.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 63 | 8.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 53 | 7.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 45 | 6.4% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 45 | 6.4% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 41 | 5.8% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 20 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 13 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Khyson's total US births 10.9%
Even split
77 of 705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Khyson appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khyson? ▼
Khyson has been given to 705 babies in the U.S. since 2010, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1539 as of the latest data. 122 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Khyson most popular? ▼
Khyson was most popular in the 2020s decade with 570 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Khyson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khyson are Texas (77 births), Georgia (63 births), Louisiana (53 births).
How long has the name Khyson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Khyson since 2010 -- 16 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Khyson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khyree, Khyrie, Khylan, Khyler, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Khyson's data
- Texas records the most Khysons (77 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 Khyson
Nearby Names Like Khyson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khyson
Khyree Boy
#1670 1,942 births
Khyrie Boy
#2165 787 births
Khylan Boy
#2227 734 births
Khyler Boy
#3585 692 births
Khylen Boy
#3263 489 births
Compare Khyson side by side: Khyson vs Khyree Khyson vs Khyrie Khyson vs Khylan
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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, 2010–2025 (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. "Khyson: #1539 Boys' Name - 705 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khyson. 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 Khyson 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.