Declining since 2005, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Tylon since 1965
Babies named Tylon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 244 |
| 2000s | 388 |
| 2010s | 307 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Tylon is a modern, rare name that first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1965. Its peak popularity came in 2006, though even then it remained uncommon. By 2025, its rank had fallen to 5,208, with only about 1 in 94,893 newborn boys receiving the name that year. The name is likely a creative blend of familiar sounds, echoing Tyler and Dylan, and has no established etymology or cultural roots. Its trajectory has been declining since 2005, indicating it has not sustained broad interest. Given its rarity, Tylon offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels contemporary but unconventional.
The name Tylon first appears in U.S. records in 1965, likely a modern coinage blending sounds from popular names like Tyler (from an English surname meaning 'tile maker') and Dylan (of Welsh origin meaning 'son of the sea'). It may also be a creative respelling of Tylon, with no clear historical or linguistic root. Its usage has remained rare, never reaching widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tylon
Names that share Tylon's style, for a brother or sister.
