Jaymon
Of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Jay and Amon.
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Jaymon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaymon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaymon births was 1998 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaymon. 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
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
1998
25 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,267
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jaymon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaymon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 166 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
Jaymon 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 Jaymon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaymons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaymon
The given name Jaymon is a relatively modern name that has its roots in the English language. It is believed to be a combination of the names Jay and Simon, both of which have their own distinct origins and meanings.
The name Jay is a diminutive form of the name James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Simon, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, which means "to hearken" or "to listen."
While the name Jaymon itself does not have a long and storied history, its component names have been around for centuries. The name James, for instance, can be traced back to the New Testament, where it was borne by two of Jesus' apostles, James the Great and James the Less.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaymon can be found in the late 20th century. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact individual who first bore this name, but it is likely that it emerged as a creative combination of Jay and Simon during this period.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jaymon. One such person is Jaymon Buckley, an American author and journalist who was born in 1968. He is best known for his book "The Great Divide: A Biography of the Rocky Mountains," which explores the history and cultural significance of this iconic mountain range.
Another noteworthy Jaymon is Jaymon Green, a Canadian actor and writer who was born in 1975. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "Battlestar Galactica," "Stargate Atlantis," and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
In the world of sports, Jaymon Stickland is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1979, he played for various teams in the NBA Development League and overseas during his career.
Jaymon Cryer, born in 1966, is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the eponymous clothing line "Jaymon Cryer," which is known for its modern and sophisticated designs.
Lastly, Jaymon Mitchum, born in 1955, is an American actor and producer. He has appeared in several television shows and movies, including "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "The Killer Elite."
While the name Jaymon is relatively new and does not have a long historical tradition, it has been embraced by a diverse group of individuals from various walks of life, each adding their own unique contributions to the world.
People
Jaymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaymon 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
Jaymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaymon 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 939,053 US residents.
Is Jaymon a common name?
We classify Jaymon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 370 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaymon was 1998, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaymon is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaymon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaymon 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.