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UK boy's name

Kieon

A name of Celtic origin meaning "handsome, pleasant-looking".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kieon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kieon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2007 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Kieon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kieon ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Kieon.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kieon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4810

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

3 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Kieon mean?

The name Kieon is a relatively rare and unique given name with an uncertain origin. It is believed to have roots in ancient Greek or possibly Phoenician cultures, derived from words meaning "heavenly" or "celestial." Some scholars suggest it may be a variation of the Greek name Kyros, which means "lordly" or "masterful."

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kieon can be found in ancient Phoenician texts from around the 8th century BCE. These texts mention a Phoenician nobleman named Kieon, who was a prominent figure in the city of Tyre. However, details about this individual are scarce and shrouded in historical uncertainty.

In the 5th century BCE, there is a reference to a Greek philosopher named Kieon of Thebes, who was a student of Socrates. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or philosophical teachings, as his works have been lost to time.

During the Roman era, there was a notable Roman senator named Kieon Flavius, who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in historical records for his political influence and involvement in various senate debates during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

In the Middle Ages, a monk named Kieon of Lindisfarne is recorded in the annals of the Lindisfarne Priory in Northumbria, England. He is said to have lived in the 7th century CE and was known for his scholarly pursuits and contributions to the monastery's library.

Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance period, there was an Italian artist named Kieon Borghese, who lived in the 16th century. He was a skilled painter and fresco artist, known for his work in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, particularly in Rome.

While the name Kieon has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples showcase its diverse cultural roots and the fascinating individuals who have borne this unique moniker over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kieon over time

The chart below shows babies named Kieon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kieon, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kieon
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Decades

Kieon by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kieon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4744 6 2
2000s #4431 9 3

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FAQ

Kieon: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kieon in the UK right now?

In 2016, Kieon was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kieon most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Kieon in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kieon?

A name of Celtic origin meaning "handsome, pleasant-looking".

How many people are called Kieon in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Kieon across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.