Jalon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'God will protect' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Jalon
Jalon is a Hebrew name meaning 'God will protect'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'yalon' which means 'oak tree'. Jalon is a name steeped in biblical significance, as the oak tree symbolizes strength and protection in Hebrew culture.
Popularity of the Name Jalon
The popularity for the name Jalon peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 183 births, which ranked number 2,012 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Jalon had the most female births in 2000 with 8, which ranked number 10,744 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 183, which ranked number 873 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jalon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 38 births to 23 births, a decline of -39.47%. Among males, Jalon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 23 births, a decline of -39.47%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jalon
- 20 Year Trend of Jalon: -81.60%
- 10 Year Trend of Jalon: -39.47%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jalon: -39.47%
Popularity of Jalon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jalon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jalon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jalon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jalon
- Total Births of Jalon: 22 (-4.90%)
- Male Births of Jalon: 22 (-4.90%)
Given the downward trend of Jalon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.90% decrease in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. Male births for Jalon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.90%.