Jolyon
Boy name · American · English · Greek · Latin
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,282 in 1970
0 babies were named Jolyon in the US in 2025.
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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).
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A few things about Jolyon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryJolyon 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 yearIts best year was 1970, when it reached #3,282.
About the name Jolyon
Jolyon is a boy name of American, English and Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-yon”. US birth records list Jolyon for boys from 1970 to 2014, in 5 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #3,282 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2014, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesGreek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
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Questions about the name Jolyon
What is the origin of the name Jolyon?
Jolyon has American, English, Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jolyon a boy or girl name?
Jolyon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jolyon?
Jolyon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2014. It peaked at #3,282 in 1970.