Kaylon
Kaylon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Slender, narrow, or modern invented name.
Origin and history
Kaylon is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of Caelan, Caelen, or Kayden. It has gained modest use in the United States over recent decades as part of the broader popularity of names ending in -lon or -den. It remains a relatively rare given name, offering a familiar yet distinct sound.
Popularity in the United States
1,348 babies in the United States have been named Kaylon since 1880. It ranks #3362 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1772.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.1 %)
- LA (21.4 %)
- AR (12.5 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
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 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 393 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 278 |
| 2020-2029 | 155 |
Fun facts
- Kaylon combines the popular 'Kay' prefix with the traditional masculine '-lon' ending found in names like Waylon.
- The name has seen steady, low-level usage in the U.S. since the late 20th century.