How Many People Are Named Gaylon?
Complete statistics for the name Gaylon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaylon is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 150,541 Americans bearing it. That's just 2,192 people in the US today. The majority of people named Gaylon are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1950.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 3,696 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: 1950Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaylon Through the Generations
Gaylon has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1950 when 103 babies were given this name. Today, most Gaylons are over 60 years old, with 76% of the name's bearers falling into this age bracket. This makes Gaylon a name that's deeply rooted in the older generation, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaylon's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gaylon
How Many People Have the Name Gaylon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,192 people in the United States currently share the name Gaylon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 150,541 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gaylon a Common or Rare Name?
Gaylon 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 Gaylon Mean?
Gaylon means "creative variant of Gayle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaylon in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Gaylon Most Popular?
The name Gaylon reached peak popularity in 1950, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Gaylon?
Approximately 2,192 people named Gaylon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,696. That works out to roughly 1 in 150,541 Americans.
Is Gaylon a rare name?
Gaylon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 150,541 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaylon mean?
Gaylon means "creative variant of Gayle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gaylon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Gaylon are male and 7% are female.
When was Gaylon most popular?
Gaylon peaked in 1950 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.