How old is someone named Jaylon?
The average Jaylon is 21 years old.
Half of all living Jaylons are between 17 and 26.
When was Jaylon popular?
Jaylon rose fast and peaked in 2002, then faded almost as fast. 72% of all Jaylons were born within 15 years of each other.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 82 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 2,301 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 5,511 | 5,400 |
| 2010s | 1,845 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 680 | 670 |
How many Jaylons are still alive?
About 10,000 Jaylons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Jaylon since 1976.
Nearly every Jaylon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jaylon?
Three in four living Jaylons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 73%
- Gen Alpha 17%
Is Jaylon an old name?
Not really. Jaylon is younger than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jaylon will be 43 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jaylon a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.6% of living Jaylons are men.
Names the same age as Jaylon
NAME TWIN
Jaylon's name twin is Jaylan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jaylan's age curve is the closest match to Jaylon's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Jaylon
How old is the average Jaylon?
The average Jaylon in the US is 21 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jaylon?
About 10,000 Jaylons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1976.
When was the name Jaylon most popular?
In 2002, when about 660 baby boys were named Jaylon.
Is Jaylon a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 73% of living Jaylons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this