Jaylon
Boy name · #1817 in 2025 · Uniqueness 82/100
Jaylon ranks #1817 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 88 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1134, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,455 boys born in 2025 was named Jaylon.
The 49-year story
Jaylon first appears in the Social Security records in 1976, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 646 boys were named Jaylon — good for #398 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jaylon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jaylon in class?
Jaylon scores 82 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaylon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaylon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jaylon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jaylons were TX (10), GA (8), IL (6), LA (5), MI (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jaylon
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaylon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Daylon, Savion, Jaylin, Payton, and Jayvon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaylon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #1808 |
| 2024 | 89 | #1820 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1608 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1457 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1424 |
| 2020 | 143 | #1280 |
| 2019 | 152 | #1239 |
| 2018 | 135 | #1335 |
| 2017 | 144 | #1264 |
| 2016 | 157 | #1203 |
| 2015 | 167 | #1134 |
| 2014 | 174 | #1097 |
| 2013 | 170 | #1090 |
| 2012 | 200 | #993 |
| 2011 | 223 | #906 |
| 2010 | 303 | #749 |
| 2009 | 393 | #637 |
| 2008 | 417 | #602 |
| 2007 | 458 | #562 |
| 2006 | 548 | #482 |
| 2005 | 528 | #475 |
| 2004 | 613 | #426 |
| 2003 | 601 | #426 |
| 2002 | 646 | #398 |
| 2001 | 599 | #418 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jaylon a popular boy name?
Jaylon ranked #1817 among boys in 2025 with 88 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1134.
When was the name Jaylon most popular?
Jaylon peaked in 2002, when 646 American boys received the name (ranked #398 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaylon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,455 newborn American boys was named Jaylon. It scores 82/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.