Jeylon
An invented name with an unclear etymology or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jeylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeylon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeylon births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeylon. 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 Jeylon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,000
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jeylon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeylon 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 Jeylon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeylon
The name Jeylon is thought to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "jaya" meaning victory or triumph, and "loka" meaning world or realm. The name can be interpreted as "one who triumphs over the world" or "victorious ruler."
One of the earliest known references to the name Jeylon can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character. This ancient Sanskrit text, dating back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE, is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world and holds significant religious and cultural importance in Hinduism.
In the 3rd century BCE, a powerful ruler named Jeylon is recorded to have ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, located in what is now the eastern Indian state of Odisha. This Jeylon was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Kalinga Empire during his reign.
The name Jeylon also appears in several Buddhist texts from ancient times, including the Jataka tales, which are a collection of stories depicting the previous incarnations of the Buddha. In one of these tales, a prince named Jeylon is depicted as a virtuous and wise ruler who upheld dharma (righteousness) and brought prosperity to his kingdom.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jeylon. One such figure was Jeylon the Philosopher, a renowned scholar from the 7th century CE who made significant contributions to the field of Indian logic and epistemology. His works, including the "Nyayasutra," were highly influential in the development of Indian philosophical thought.
Another prominent Jeylon was a 12th-century poet and writer from the Indian state of Karnataka. His poetic works, written in Kannada, were celebrated for their depth and literary excellence. He is often credited with popularizing the use of the name Jeylon in the region.
In the 16th century, Jeylon Bhat was a revered Hindu sage and spiritual leader from the state of Maharashtra. He is remembered for his teachings on Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the unity of all existence and the oneness of the individual soul with the divine.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and usage of the name Jeylon, which has its roots in ancient Indian culture and has been borne by notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Jeylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeylon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeylon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jeylon a common name?
We classify Jeylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeylon was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeylon is about 28 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 Jeylon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeylon 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 Jeylon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeylon 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 Jeylon 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 are named Jeylon?
Want to know how many Americans are named Jeylon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.