Eylon
A Hebrew masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Eylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eylon today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eylon births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eylon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eylon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,199
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Eylon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eylon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eylon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eylon
The name Eylon originates from the Hebrew language and can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "ayil," which means "ram" or "strong one." The name is believed to have been used in the region of ancient Israel and the surrounding areas of the Middle East.
In the Bible, the name Eylon is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Zebulun. This suggests that the name was in use among the Israelites during the time of the biblical patriarchs, which dates back several centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eylon was a Jewish scholar and philosopher from the 12th century CE. Eylon ben Menahem ibn Caspi lived in Provence, France, and wrote extensively on topics such as grammar, rhetoric, and biblical exegesis.
Another notable figure with the name Eylon was Eylon Lavi, an Israeli military leader who played a crucial role in the Six-Day War of 1967. He was born in 1925 and served as the commander of the Israeli Air Force during the conflict.
In the realm of literature, Eylon Ezri is a contemporary Israeli author and poet. Born in 1950, he has published numerous works of poetry and prose, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human experience.
Eylon Shalev is an Israeli filmmaker and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Afula Express" (1997) and "Foul Gesture" (2005). He was born in 1956 and has been recognized for his unique storytelling and exploration of social issues.
Eylon Almog is an Israeli businessman and philanthropist who founded the Almog Distributors Group, a leading distribution company in Israel. Born in 1948, he has been recognized for his charitable contributions and support for various educational and social initiatives.
While the name Eylon has its roots in ancient Hebrew, it has maintained its presence throughout history and continues to be used in modern times, particularly in Israel and among Jewish communities around the world.
People
Eylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eylon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eylon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Eylon a common name?
We classify Eylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Eylon was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eylon is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eylon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eylon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eylon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eylon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eylon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Eylon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Eylon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.