Total births
438
Unisex name · since 1982
Kona
438 babies named Kona in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6301
- among boys today
- 438
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
438 babies have been named Kona since 1982, making it today's #6301 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kona recorded 438 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #6301 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #6301 among boys today
- 438 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kona is currently the #6301 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 438 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6301
- among boys today
- 438
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Kona vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6301
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kona was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
29 babies were named Kona in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Kona compares
438 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Kona's all-time total is 19% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kona | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 438 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kona splits its recorded history at 2011: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kona at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#6,301
Active since
1982
Kona popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kona popularity over time - girls
243 total births recorded since 1963 (Kona as girls' name)
Kona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kona's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
180 births
- 2020s
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 180 births (41% of all-time use).
Kona by state
Where Kona concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 41 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 34 | 7.8% |
California share of Kona's total US births 9.4%
Even split
41 of 438 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kona? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 438 babies named Kona. Today it holds rank #6301 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 29 births.
When was Kona most popular? ▼
Kona was most popular in the 2010s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Kona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kona are California (41 births), Hawaii (34 births).
Is Kona a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kona is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 438 births, and as a girl's name it has 243 births.
How long has the name Kona been used? ▼
Kona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Konnor, Konner, Konrad, Konstantinos, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kona's data
- Kona's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (180 total births) through the 2020s (97) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Konas (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kona
Nearby Names Like Kona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kona
Konnor Boy
#1991 5,767 births
Konner Boy
#2412 5,631 births
Konrad Boy
#1878 4,077 births
Konstantinos Boy
#2692 2,122 births
Kong Boy
935 births
Compare Kona side by side: Kona vs Konnor Kona vs Konner Kona vs Konrad
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kona
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Kona: #6301 Unisex Name - 438 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kona. 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 Kona 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.