Keion
How to say it: KEE-uhn · /ˈkiːən/
Modern American respelling of Keon/Keyon - emerged in late 20th century US, popular in Black American naming.
Keion was the 1,420th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 37 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,556 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,420 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 37 |
| Share of births | 1 in 34,534 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,556 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Keion is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keion is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Keion
- Keion Brooks Jr. (born 2000)American basketball player
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