Jaylon
- US rank
- #1,808
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #398 in 2002
88 babies were named Jaylon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 528 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jaylon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,417 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jaylon, 88 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jaylon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaylon first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #398. Today it's #1,808, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJaylon was 5.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,417.
- TrendJaylon has slipped 528 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,808. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJaylon is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #775, followed by Georgia (#990). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Jaylon
Jaylon is a boy name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Jaylon for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 50 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #398 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,808, with 88 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1980s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1990s | 115 | 8,663 boys |
| 2000s | 270 | 3,707 boys |
| 2010s | 97 | 10,333 boys |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,256 boys |
Other spellings of Jaylon
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jaylon
What is the origin of the name Jaylon?
Jaylon has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jaylon a boy or girl name?
Jaylon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jaylon?
Jaylon ranked #1,808 for US boys in 2025, given to 88 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#398).