Jalon
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #873 in 2001
21 babies were named Jalon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 148 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jalon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jalon, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jalon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJalon first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #873. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJalon was 6.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,346 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendJalon has climbed 148 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jalon
Jalon is a boy name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Jalon for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 49 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #873 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 202,020 boys |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,261 boys |
| 2000s | 53 | 18,720 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,054 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 94,044 boys |
More American boy names
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Jalon
What is the origin of the name Jalon?
Jalon has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jalon a boy or girl name?
Jalon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jalon?
Jalon ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#873).