Declining since 2000, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Jalon since 1970
Babies named Jalon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 826 |
| 2000s | 1,060 |
| 2010s | 337 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Jalon is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security data in 1970. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking 4,707 with a frequency of about 1 in 81,337 boys. Since then, the name has followed a declining trajectory, dropping in usage after the early 2000s. Jalon fits a pattern of invented names with the trendy 'Jay-' or 'J-' start and '-on' ending, similar to Jalen and Jaylon. While it doesn't have deep historical roots or a traditional meaning, it remains in occasional use across the United States, though not concentrated in any particular state. Its appeal lies in its modern, rhythmic sound rather than any established heritage.
Jalon first appears in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, and its usage rose through the 1990s and 2000s. The name likely follows the fashionable pattern of names like Jalen (a modern coinage possibly inspired by basketball player Jalen Rose, born 1973) with the suffix -on. It is considered a modern American invention with no clear etymological roots in other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, J
Sibling names for Jalon
Names that share Jalon's style, for a brother or sister.
