Holding steady.
Popularity of Caylon since 1986
Babies named Caylon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Caylon is a modern American male given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, reflecting the trend of inventive spellings and the influence of similar-sounding Irish names like Caelan. Since its peak, Caylon has maintained a steady but low frequency of use, with no significant resurgence. The name's trajectory suggests it has remained a niche choice, primarily favored in the 1990s. While no top states have been recorded for Caylon, it fits within a broader pattern of modern names ending in '-on' that emerged in the late 20th century. Parents may be drawn to its melodic sound and connection to the popular Caelan family of names.
Caylon is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It likely arose as a variant of Caelan or Kailan, which themselves are contemporary spellings of the Irish name Caolán, meaning 'slender.' The name saw a peak in usage in 1994 and has maintained a steady presence since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, C.J., Lonnie
Sibling names for Caylon
Names that share Caylon's style, for a brother or sister.
