Jaylon
Every Jaylon since 1976 — 10,442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaylon
Jaylon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,816 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 10,442 American babies have been named Jaylon. Its peak came in 2002, when 661 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 Jaylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaylon 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 | — | — | 88 | #1,816 |
| 2024 | — | — | 89 | #1,828 |
| 2023 | — | — | 108 | #1,615 |
| 2022 | — | — | 124 | #1,462 |
| 2021 | — | — | 128 | #1,427 |
| 2020 | — | — | 143 | #1,283 |
| 2019 | — | — | 152 | #1,241 |
| 2018 | — | — | 135 | #1,336 |
| 2017 | — | — | 144 | #1,269 |
| 2016 | — | — | 157 | #1,205 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,618 | 167 | #1,135 |
| 2014 | — | — | 174 | #1,097 |
| 2013 | — | — | 170 | #1,090 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,729 | 200 | #996 |
| 2011 | — | — | 223 | #908 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,122 | 303 | #750 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,655 | 393 | #638 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,386 | 417 | #602 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,195 | 458 | #562 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,380 | 548 | #482 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,286 | 528 | #475 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,921 | 613 | #427 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,169 | 601 | #427 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,209 | 646 | #398 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,925 | 599 | #418 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,062 | 568 | #429 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,004 | 238 | #688 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,006 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,184 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaylon in 2025?
Jaylon ranked #1,816 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaylon?
10,442 babies have been named Jaylon in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaylon most popular?
Jaylon peaked in 2002, when 661 newborns received the name.
Is Jaylon a boy or girl name?
Jaylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaylon rising or falling?
Jaylon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.