Waldon
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,333 in 1922
0 babies were named Waldon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWaldon first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1922, when it reached #1,333.
About the name Waldon
Waldon is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Waldon for boys from 1912 to 2024, in 57 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #1,333 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 59,172 boys |
| 1920s | 18 | 54,083 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 85,690 boys |
| 1940s | 8.1 | 123,305 boys |
| 1950s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Waldon
What is the origin of the name Waldon?
Waldon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Waldon a boy or girl name?
Waldon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Waldon?
Waldon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,333 in 1922.