Jalon
Every Jalon since 1970 — 2,542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalon
Jalon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,775 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,542 American babies have been named Jalon. Its peak came in 2001, when 183 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jalon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,775 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,004 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,960 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,494 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,878 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,933 |
| 2019 | — | — | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,525 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,272 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,532 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,184 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,907 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,917 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,024 |
| 2011 | — | — | 41 | #2,871 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,653 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,030 | 47 | #2,634 |
| 2008 | — | — | 69 | #2,032 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,519 | 71 | #1,987 |
| 2006 | — | — | 98 | #1,529 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,269 | 88 | #1,577 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,193 | 89 | #1,509 |
| 2003 | — | — | 138 | #1,115 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,749 | 118 | #1,188 |
| 2001 | — | — | 183 | #874 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,154 | 159 | #960 |
| 1995 | — | — | 85 | #1,270 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,684 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,975 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,329 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,100 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalon in 2025?
Jalon ranked #4,775 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalon?
2,542 babies have been named Jalon in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalon most popular?
Jalon peaked in 2001, when 183 newborns received the name.
Is Jalon a boy or girl name?
Jalon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalon rising or falling?
Jalon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.