Kishon
boy nameKishon entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #3986 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#3986
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #5892 |
| 1990s | #5533 |
| 2000s | #7047 |
| 2010s | #9129 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kishon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kishon alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kishon in 2025?
- Kishon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kishon most popular?
- Kishon peaked in 1999, reaching #3986 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kishon with classmates?
- Kishon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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