Baylon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Akkadian/Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant of Babylon, meaning 'gate of god'
Meaning of the Name Baylon
Baylon is a variant spelling of the name Babylon, which is derived from the Akkadian word 'bābili', meaning "gate of god". Babylon was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq. It was a major cultural and political center, known for its impressive architecture and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The name Baylon may also have Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'Babel', which means "confusion" or "to mix".
Popularity of the Name Baylon
The popularity for the name Baylon peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,645 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Baylon had the most male births in 2011 with 24, which ranked number 4,107 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Baylon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 16 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among males, Baylon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 16 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Baylon
- 10 Year Trend of Baylon: -33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Baylon: -33.33%
Popularity of Baylon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Baylon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Baylon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Baylon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Baylon
- Total Births of Baylon: 15 (-3.97%)
- Male Births of Baylon: 15 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Baylon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Baylon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.