Kwon is of Korean origin, meaning 'knowledge' or 'academic.' It's the 18th most popular surname in South Korea and has gained global recognition through individuals such as K-pop idol Kim Jun-su, better known by his stage name Junsu or Xiah, who goes by the family name Kwon.
The name Kwon has seen a steady increase and decrease in popularity over time, with the highest number of births recorded in 2001 (7 babies) and lowest in 1997 and 1998 (both 5 babies). Notably, there were no recorded births with this name from 1974 to 1996 and again from 2002 to 2012. The most recent data shows a resurgence with five births in both 2013 and 2021. In total, 39 babies named Kwon were born between 1974 and 2021.