Krypton is a name of Greek origin that means "hidden" or "concealed". It is derived from the Greek word "kryptos", which means "hidden". The name Krypton has been used historically in various forms, such as Cryptus and Krypitos.
In ancient Greek mythology, Krypton was the name of a god who was said to be able to conceal himself and his actions. He was often associated with mysteries and secrets. In later times, the name Krypton became popular among Christians as a reference to the hidden power of God.
The element krypton is named after this mythological figure. It was discovered in 1898 by William Ramsay and named for its greenish-yellow line in its atomic spectrum that resembled the Greek word "kryptos".
Here are some interesting statistics regarding the name Kypton in the United States from 2009 to 2022:
The highest number of babies named Kypton was in 2010, with a total of 42 births. This peak might suggest that there was something particularly appealing about the name during that year.
After 2010, the popularity of the name Kypton seems to have decreased steadily. From 2011 to 2022, the number of babies named Kypton ranged between a low of 5 births in 2021 and a high of 13 births in 2018.
Over the entire period from 2009 to 2022, there were a total of 201 babies named Kypton in the United States. This indicates that while it's not one of the most common names, Kypton is still chosen for some newborns each year.