Jaylonn
A masculine name of unconfirmed origin, potentially derived from Jay and Lon.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaylonn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaylonn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaylonn births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaylonn. 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 Jaylonn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,177
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jaylonn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaylonn 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 Jaylonn 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaylonn
The name Jaylonn is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a combination of the names Jay and Lon. It does not have any deep historical roots or clear cultural origins.
The first part of the name, Jay, is a shortened form of the name James, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Jacob or Ya'aqov. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who follows." James became a popular name in the Christian tradition due to two of Jesus' apostles bearing the name.
The latter part of the name, Lon, is a shortened form of names like Lonnie or Alonzo, which have their origins in the Germanic name Alwin or Alvin, meaning "noble friend." These names were commonly used in medieval Europe.
There is no evidence of the name Jaylonn appearing in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a modern creation, likely first used in the United States in the late 20th century.
As a relatively new name, there are no famous historical figures specifically named Jaylonn. However, here are five individuals who have borne this first name in more recent times:
1. Jaylonn Walker, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Central Florida in the 2010s.
2. Jaylonn Winston, an American football cornerback who played for the Grambling State University Tigers in the 2010s.
3. Jaylonn Lane, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Central Florida in the 2010s.
4. Jaylonn Hill, an American basketball player who played for the University of Tulsa in the 2010s.
5. Jaylonn Bradley, an American basketball player who played for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the 2010s.
While the name Jaylonn is a modern invention, it combines elements of older names with rich historical backgrounds, creating a unique and contemporary moniker.
People
Jaylonn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaylonn 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
Jaylonn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaylonn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaylonn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaylonn a common name?
We classify Jaylonn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaylonn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaylonn was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaylonn is about 15 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 Jaylonn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaylonn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaylonn 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 Jaylonn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaylonn 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 Jaylonn 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 many people share the name Jaylonn?
You can see how many people share the name Jaylonn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.