Jaylon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Jaylon is a modern name of African American origin, derived from the names Jay and Lon.
Meaning of the Name Jaylon
Jaylon is a modern spelling variation of the name Jaylen. It is of African American origin and is often considered a combination of the names Jay and Lon. Jay is derived from the Latin name Gaius, meaning 'to rejoice,' while Lon is a short form of Alonzo or Alondra, meaning 'noble' or 'ready for battle.' Jaylon has a contemporary and stylish sound.
Popularity of the Name Jaylon
The popularity for the name Jaylon peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 646 births, which ranked number 845 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Jaylon had the most female births in 1997 with 19, which ranked number 5,227 out of 16,162 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2002 with 646, which ranked number 398 out of 12,487 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jaylon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 207 births to 123 births, a decline of -40.58%. Among males, Jaylon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 199 births to 123 births, a decline of -38.19%. Among females, Jaylon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jaylon
- 20 Year Trend of Jaylon: -81.39%
- 10 Year Trend of Jaylon: -40.58%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jaylon: -38.19%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jaylon: -100.00%
Popularity of Jaylon by State
For males, Jaylon was most popular in Southeastern states with 40 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jaylon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 8 | 584 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 6 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 8 | 753 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jaylon
- Total Births of Jaylon: 117 (-5.07%)
- Male Births of Jaylon: 117 (-4.70%) 0
Given the downward trend of Jaylon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.07% decrease in total births, for a total of 117 births in 2024. Male births for Jaylon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 117 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.70%.