Jaelon
A masculine name derived from Jailon, a variation of the Hebrew name Jalon meaning "he who dwells".
Name Census estimates that about 664 living Americans carry the first name Jaelon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaelon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaelon births was 1999 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaelon. 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.
People living today
664
~ 1 in 516,196 Americans
Peak year
1999
53 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,175
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Jaelon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaelon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 348 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaelon 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 Jaelon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaelons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Jaelon, while Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaelon
The name Jaelon is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the Hebrew name Jaelah and the English name Lon. It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, and its earliest recorded use is believed to be in the late 20th century.
While the name Jaelon itself does not appear to have any direct historical references, its potential components, Jaelah and Lon, have their own etymological roots. Jaelah is a Hebrew name meaning "mountain goat" or "ibex," likely inspired by the sure-footedness and agility of these animals in mountainous terrain. Lon, on the other hand, is an English diminutive of the name Lancelot, which has its origins in the Arthurian legends of medieval Europe.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaelon is Jaelon Acklin, an American football player born in 1988. Acklin played wide receiver for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2010 and 2013.
Another notable figure named Jaelon is Jaelon Darden, an American football player born in 1998. Darden currently plays as a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL, having been drafted by the team in 2021.
Jaelon Withers, born in 2001, is a promising young basketball player from the United States. He currently plays as a forward for the University of Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team.
In the world of music, Jaelon Brenton is an American singer and songwriter born in 1991. He is known for his soulful R&B sound and has released several successful albums and singles.
Jaelon Downey, born in 1997, is a Canadian actor and dancer. He has appeared in various television shows, films, and stage productions, showcasing his talent in both acting and dance.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved recognition in their respective fields, the name Jaelon remains relatively rare and its origins and historical significance are still emerging.
People
Jaelon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaelon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaelon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaelon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 664 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaelon 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 516,196 US residents.
Is Jaelon a common name?
We classify Jaelon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 673 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaelon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaelon was 1999, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaelon is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaelon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaelon 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.
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.