Jailon
A masculine name derived from French meaning "bright" or "radiant".
Name Census estimates that about 270 living Americans carry the first name Jailon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jailon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jailon births was 2000 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jailon. 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
270
~ 1 in 1,269,461 Americans
Peak year
2000
25 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,911
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Jailon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jailon 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 173 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
Jailon 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 Jailon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jailons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jailon
The name Jailon is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. In this venerable tongue, the name is derived from the root words "jai" and "lon," which translate to "victory" and "salt," respectively.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jailon can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, where it was bestowed upon revered sages and scholars. One such figure was Jailon Maharishi, a renowned spiritual leader and philosopher who lived around the 5th century BCE. His teachings and writings on the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of enlightenment were highly influential in shaping Hindu thought.
As the name Jailon transcended its Sanskrit roots, it found its way into the annals of history across various cultures and civilizations. In the 12th century, a Muslim scholar and poet from Persia, Jailon al-Din Rumi, rose to prominence for his exquisite verses on the transcendent nature of love and the human experience. His literary works, such as the Masnavi, continue to inspire and captivate readers to this day.
The name Jailon also made its mark in the realm of exploration and discovery. Jailon de Champlain, a French navigator and cartographer from the 16th century, was instrumental in mapping the intricate waterways of what is now known as Canada. His detailed charts and journals paved the way for future voyages and the eventual colonization of the region.
In the realm of art and culture, Jailon van Ruisdael, a Dutch painter from the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the landscape genre. His masterful depictions of natural vistas, particularly the atmospheric renderings of clouds and skies, have been celebrated as some of the finest examples of the Golden Age of Dutch painting.
The name Jailon has also been associated with figures of historical significance in various fields, including Jailon Gonzalez, a 19th-century Chilean statesman and diplomat who played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's foreign policy during a turbulent period of its history.
These are but a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the name Jailon throughout the ages, each leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history and culture. While the name may be uncommon in modern times, its rich heritage and diverse cultural roots ensure that it remains a captivating and evocative moniker with a story to tell.
People
Jailon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jailon 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
Jailon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jailon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 270 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jailon 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 1,269,461 US residents.
Is Jailon a common name?
We classify Jailon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jailon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jailon was 2000, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jailon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jailon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jailon 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.