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UK boy's name

Kron

A Greek name meaning "ruler" or "supreme power".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Kron. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kron ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 boys were registered as Kron.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

5 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Kron mean?

The name Kron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, where it was derived from the word "kronos," meaning "time" or "eternity." This name was initially associated with the powerful Titan Cronus, the leader of the first generation of deities in Greek mythology, who was also the personification of time itself.

In ancient Greek texts, such as Hesiod's "Theogony" and Ovid's "Metamorphoses," Cronus is depicted as a formidable figure who overthrew his father, Uranus, to become the ruler of the universe. His reign was marked by a period of prosperity and peace, known as the Golden Age, before he was eventually overthrown by his son, Zeus.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Kron can be traced back to ancient Greek inscriptions and historical records from the 5th century BC. One notable figure from this era was Kron of Thasos, a renowned sculptor who created the iconic statue of the Thasian Herakles, which was highly revered in the ancient world.

Throughout history, the name Kron has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 13th century, Kron von Altenburg (1180-1249) was a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Crusades. During the Renaissance period, Kron Ancher (1425-1492) was a Danish theologian and writer known for his contributions to the reformation of the Danish church.

In more recent times, Kron Malus (1878-1967) was a renowned Norwegian painter and illustrator, celebrated for his captivating landscapes and portrayals of Norwegian rural life. Another notable figure was Kron Michailovich (1910-1994), a Russian-born American linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and literature.

Lastly, Kron Tomsen (1932-2018) was a celebrated Norwegian actor and director, renowned for his performances in numerous plays and films throughout his illustrious career. His portrayal of King Lear in the 1980s production at the National Theatre of Norway is widely regarded as one of his most iconic roles.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kron over time

The chart below shows babies named Kron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kron, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kron
01345201420192024

Decades

Kron by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kron 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
2020s #4321 8 2
2010s #4022 8 2

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FAQ

Kron: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Kron was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kron most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Kron in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kron?

A Greek name meaning "ruler" or "supreme power".

How many people are called Kron in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Kron across the 4 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.