Jalon
Jalon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name with no traditional etymological meaning; often modeled after Jalen or Jaylon.
Origin and history
Jalon is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of names like Jaylon, Jalen, or Waylon. It gained usage in the late 20th century alongside other popular 'J-' names ending in '-lon' or '-len'. It remains a relatively uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,468 babies in the United States have been named Jalon since 1880. It ranks #2609 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1817.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.2 %)
- GA (11.8 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- MS (7.1 %)
- LA (6.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 826 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,060 |
| 2010-2019 | 337 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Famous people named Jalon
- Jalon Daniels: Football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Jalon emerged in the U.S. during the late 20th century as part of the trend of creating novel names with the 'Jay-' sound and '-lon' suffix.
- It often functions as a phonetic variation of names like Jaylon or Jalen.