Judalon
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of "Judah" and "Adlon".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Judalon. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Judalon today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Judalon births was 1953 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Judalon. 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
- • The typical person named Judalon is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Judalons were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Judalon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1953
11 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1953 SSA rank
#3,575
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Judalon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Judalon 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 Judalon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Judalon
The name Judalon is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East region during the first millennium BCE. It is derived from the root words "yud" meaning "to praise" and "alon" meaning "oak tree," suggesting a meaning along the lines of "one who praises the mighty oak."
The earliest recorded mention of the name Judalon can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the 6th century BCE, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon. This tablet appears to be a record of births and names, indicating that the name was in use among the Aramaic-speaking populations of the region during that time.
In the 3rd century CE, the name Judalon is mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. Here, it is referenced as the name of a respected scholar and sage who lived in the land of Israel during the Roman period.
During the Byzantine era, a monk named Judalon is recorded as having lived in a monastery in the Judean Desert in the 5th century CE. He is said to have been renowned for his piety and devotion to his religious practices.
In the 9th century CE, an Arab scholar and philosopher named Judalon ibn al-Muqaffa' was known for his contributions to the translation and preservation of ancient Persian texts and wisdom. He lived and worked in the city of Basra, which was a center of learning and culture during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure bearing the name Judalon was a 12th-century Armenian prince and military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the invading Seljuk Turks. Historical records praise his bravery and strategic prowess in battle.
While the name Judalon may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its historical roots and references span across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring presence in the annals of history.
People
Judalon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Judalon 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
Judalon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Judalon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Judalon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Judalon a common name?
We classify Judalon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Judalon most popular?
The single biggest year for Judalon was 1953, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Judalon is about 76 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 Judalon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Judalon a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Judalon in the SSA data are female. 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 Judalon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Judalon 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 Judalon 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 have Judalon as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Judalon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.