Holding steady.
Popularity of Dailon since 1995
Babies named Dailon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Dailon is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1995, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of inventive -on names. Its usage peaked in 2010, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, and the trajectory has remained stable. The name likely draws from the phonetic appeal of similar names like Daylon, and its meaning is not historically attested. As a rare name without top states or notable bearers, Dailon represents a parent-led creation rather than a traditional heritage name.
Dailon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, suggesting a modern coinage. It is likely a creative respelling or an elaboration of names like Dale or Daylon, with the fashionable -on suffix seen in names such as Jaylon and Kylon. No clear derivation from an existing word or traditional name has been established, and it remains a rare given name.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dailon
Names that share Dailon's style, for a brother or sister.
