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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jailon with official rankings and popularity over time.
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
Census
Jailon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 247 people with the first name Jailon, which placed it at #33,475 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#33,475
National first-name rank
People counted
247
247 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
83.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jailon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jailon is Black at 83.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.7%) and White (4.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jailon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jailon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.4% · 206
- Two or more races5.7% · 14
- White4.9% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
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.
How common was Jailon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 247 people with the name Jailon, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,475 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jailon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jailon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jailon leans strongly male. 220 people counted with this name were male (91.7%), compared with 20 female bearers (8.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jailon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jailon is Black at 83.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.7%) and White (4.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jailon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jailon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.4% (206 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jailon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Jailon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jailon 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 Jailon 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.
How many people have the name Jailon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jailon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.