Kailon Boy

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-lon //ˈkeɪlən//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: Rejoice (Hebrew); A modern invented name (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kailon is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Kail," which means "to be strong" or "to be able." This name likely evolved through various linguistic adaptations, possibly influenced by the phonetic structures of surrounding languages. The transition into English may have occurred through the incorporation of Hebrew names into the broader lexicon of biblical and religious texts, particularly during the periods of the Renaissance and Reformation when interest in Hebrew scripture surged.

The name's structure suggests a blend of strength and resilience, which is a common theme in many names derived from Hebrew origins. Historically, names with similar roots have been associated with figures of strength and leadership.

While there are no specific biblical figures named Kailon, the Hebrew tradition often emphasizes the significance of names that convey power and capability. The use of names like Kailon may have been influenced by the broader cultural context of the Hebrew Bible, which has been translated into numerous languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century.

This translation played a crucial role in popularizing many biblical names and their meanings in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, names that signify strength, such as Kailon, resonate with various traditions that celebrate valor and fortitude.

In many societies, names are not merely identifiers but carry connotations of character and legacy. The name Kailon, while not widely documented in historical texts, embodies the enduring human fascination with names that reflect personal attributes and virtues.

Its phonetic appeal and strong connotations may have contributed to its use in various contexts, including literature and storytelling, where themes of strength and resilience are prevalent.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kailon was first seen in the United States in 1991.

Kailon has ranked as high as #10030 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Louisiana, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Kailon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kailon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kailon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kailon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 14 14 0
2024 21 21 0
2023 11 11 0
2022 10 10 0
2021 12 12 0
2020 10 10 0
2019 14 14 0
2018 7 7 0
2017 6 6 0
2016 8 8 0
2015 9 9 0
2014 6 6 0
2013 11 11 0
2012 12 12 0
2011 9 9 0
2010 12 12 0
2009 9 9 0
2008 6 6 0
2006 7 7 0
2005 11 11 0
2004 12 12 0
2003 6 6 0
2002 7 7 0
2001 8 8 0
2000 7 7 0
1999 8 8 0
1998 11 11 0
1997 12 12 0
1995 14 7 7
1994 10 10 0
1991 6 6 0

Top States for Kailon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
LA 5
100%