Jaylon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-lon / ˈdʒeɪ.lɒnModern English; African American
Meaning
Modern variant of Jay; derived from the name of the jaybird
Historical & Cultural Background
Jaylon is a contemporary name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is often associated with African American culture and has gained popularity in the United States. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jaylon has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jalon
- Jaylen
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaylon was first seen in the United States in 1976. Jaylon has ranked as high as #720 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Jaylon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaylon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| LA | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 105 |
| 1994 | 193 |
| 1995 | 238 |
| 1996 | 296 |
| 1997 | 349 |
| 1998 | 445 |
| 1999 | 505 |
| 2000 | 568 |
| 2001 | 599 |
| 2002 | 646 |
| 2003 | 601 |
| 2004 | 613 |
| 2005 | 528 |
| 2006 | 548 |
| 2007 | 458 |
| 2008 | 417 |
| 2009 | 393 |
| 2010 | 303 |
| 2011 | 223 |
| 2012 | 199 |
| 2013 | 170 |
| 2014 | 174 |
| 2015 | 167 |
| 2016 | 157 |
| 2017 | 143 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2019 | 152 |
| 2020 | 143 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2024 | 89 |