Akon
boy nameAkon entered the US charts in 2007, peaked at #6763 in 2008, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2007–2025
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rank today
#6763
peak (2008)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #7749 |
| 2010s | #10944 |
| 2020s | #10857 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Akon are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Akon alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Akon in 2025?
- Akon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Akon most popular?
- Akon peaked in 2008, reaching #6763 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Akon with classmates?
- Akon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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