MallowbyNames

Jaymon

JAY-mən · Possibly a modern combination of Jay and the suffix -mon, or an altered form of Jermaine. Its exact meaning is unclear.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1999

Declining since 1999.

Popularity of Jaymon since 1977

Babies named Jaymon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81725198020002020Most births 1998Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s5
1980s5
1990s95
2000s166
2010s78
2020s21

Meaning & origin

Jaymon is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 1998, after which it began a steady decline that continues to the present (2025). The name has never achieved a rank in the top 1000, and its 1-in-N rate is not available, indicating very low usage. Its most popular decade was the 1990s. The name is thought to be a combination of the popular prefix Jay and the suffix -mon, modeled after names like Damon or Jermaine. Jaymon has no recorded top states.

Jaymon appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular name Jay with the -mon suffix seen in names like Jermaine or Damon. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, peaking in usage in 1998. The name has seen declining popularity since 1999, suggesting it was a product of late 20th-century naming trends favoring unique combinations.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jay

Sibling names for Jaymon

Names that share Jaymon's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Jada, Jayla, Maya, Nia, Tara

Brothers: Jaylen, Jermaine, Damien, Troy, Mason

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jaymon mean?
Jaymon is a modern name with uncertain meaning, likely a combination of Jay and a suffix, or an altered form of Jermaine.
How popular is the name Jaymon?
It peaked in 1998 and has been declining since 1999. It has not ranked in the top 1000 in recent years.
Is Jaymon a boy or girl name?
Jaymon is almost exclusively used for boys.