Daylon
Daylon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely inspired by Day or rhyming names like Waylon.
Origin and history
Daylon is a modern American name created as a variation of names like Waylon, Daylan, or Dylan. It gained usage in the late 20th century alongside the trend of 'lon' ending masculine names. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,284 babies in the United States have been named Daylon since 1880. It ranks #2241 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1532.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.7 %)
- LA (18.3 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
- MS (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 717 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,187 |
| 2010-2019 | 681 |
| 2020-2029 | 396 |
Fun facts
- Daylon emerged in American naming charts during the late 20th century as part of the trend of 'lon' and 'lan' name endings.
- The name blends the word 'day' or names like Daylan with the established cadence of Waylon.