How Many People Are Named Daylon?

Complete statistics for the name Daylon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daylon
Very Rare
Modern American

Daylon is a very rare name, with only 3,157 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 104,538 Americans. It peaked in 2002 with 154 births and most Daylons are young, with 78% under 30.

~3,157
Living in US
1 in 104,538
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern invented name, possibly blending Day with the suffix -lon
🌐
Origin
Modern American
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious Independent Charismatic
8
Life Path Number

The number 8 is traditionally linked to ambition, authority, and material success. People with this life path number are often seen as natural leaders who are driven to achieve and excel in practical, worldly matters.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,175
Worldwide Bearers
#246,481
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,157
🇨🇱 Chile
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇮🇳 India
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,147 (100%)
♀ Female
10 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
2,540
Would be under 30 (78%)
648
Would be 30–60 (20%)
48
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 3,236 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daylon Through the Generations

The name Daylon has a unique journey, starting with a peak in 2002 when 154 babies were named it. Today, just 3,157 people bear this name in the US, making it a true rarity. The stark difference between its all-time births and current living count highlights its decline. Most Daylons are young, with 78% under 30, showing it's a modern, newer-generation name. This contrasts sharply with the older generation, where only 48 are over 60. The trend of declining popularity is clear, yet the name still holds a special place among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 510
Louisiana 275
California 141
North Carolina 79
Mississippi 70
Alabama 61
Georgia 60
Arkansas 56
Tennessee 48
Ohio 46

✨ Similar Names to Daylon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daylon's Modern American roots

📄 About the Name Daylon

How Many People Have the Name Daylon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,157 people in the United States currently share the name Daylon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,538 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daylon a Common or Rare Name?

Daylon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daylon Mean?

Daylon means "A modern invented name, possibly blending Day with the suffix -lon" and comes from Modern American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daylon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Daylon Most Popular?

The name Daylon reached peak popularity in 2002, with 154 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daylon?

Approximately 3,157 people named Daylon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,236. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,538 Americans.

Is Daylon a rare name?

Daylon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,538 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daylon mean?

Daylon means "A modern invented name, possibly blending Day with the suffix -lon" and comes from Modern American origins.

Is Daylon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Daylon are male and 0% are female.

When was Daylon most popular?

Daylon peaked in 2002 with 154 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,157
All-Time Births3,236
1 in X1 in 104,538
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2002
World Rank#246,481
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.