Holding steady.
Popularity of Gaylon since 1912
Babies named Gaylon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gaylon's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 94 |
| 1920s | 0 | 207 |
| 1930s | 20 | 448 |
| 1940s | 58 | 727 |
| 1950s | 76 | 788 |
| 1960s | 58 | 522 |
| 1970s | 6 | 338 |
| 1980s | 0 | 185 |
| 1990s | 0 | 114 |
| 2000s | 0 | 50 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gaylon is a name that emerged in the early 20th century, with its first recording in U.S. data from 1912. It saw a brief period of modest use, reaching its peak in 1940. While not common enough to register a rank in most years, its trajectory has been stable since then, with little fluctuation. The name has no strong ties to any particular region or top states, reflecting its sporadic and likely idiosyncratic use. For parents drawn to rare mid-century names, Gaylon offers a distinctive option with an open-ended meaning.
Gaylon is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Galen, which comes from the Greek name Galenos meaning 'calm' or 'serene.' Alternatively, it could be a modern American invention, perhaps blending elements of names like Gaylord or Galen with a trendy suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912 and saw moderate use in the 1940s, peaking in 1940. It has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gaylon
Names that share Gaylon's style, for a brother or sister.
