Gaylon
Every Gaylon since 1912 — 3,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaylon
Gaylon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 3,696 American babies have been named Gaylon — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1950, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gaylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaylon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,800 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,531 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,133 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,539 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #11,958 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,998 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,237 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,049 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,640 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,047 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,157 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,075 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,326 | 35 | #1,518 |
| 1970 | — | — | 50 | #1,172 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,610 | 50 | #1,047 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,930 | 68 | #919 |
| 1955 | — | — | 78 | #833 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,511 | 93 | #711 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,794 | 48 | #929 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,030 | 81 | #673 |
| 1935 | — | — | 52 | #874 |
| 1930 | — | — | 34 | #1,223 |
| 1925 | — | — | 25 | #1,511 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,512 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #2,008 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaylon in 2025?
Gaylon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Gaylon?
3,696 babies have been named Gaylon in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaylon most popular?
Gaylon peaked in 1950, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Gaylon a boy or girl name?
Gaylon is used for both: about 6% of babies named Gaylon have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Gaylon rising or falling?
Gaylon has been roughly stable over the past decade.