Boy · #2,278 in 2026

Daylon

Name: Popularity of the name Daylon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Daylon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,278

Peak Rank

#1,008 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+8%

1998

First Year

1999

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#14121

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Daylon

American parents first put Daylon on the record books as a baby boy name in 1943, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 154 Daylons were born — ranking #1,008 that year. About 35% of every Daylon on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Daylon ranks #2,278 for baby boys with 63 births, gradually rising (+8%). All told, over 3K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1940s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Daylon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daylon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daylon

What does the name Daylon mean?

Daylon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daylon in 2026?

In 2026, Daylon ranks #2,278 among boys' names in the U.S., with 63 babies given the name that year.

When was Daylon most popular?

Daylon reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #1,008 that year with 154 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Daylon most popular?

Daylon has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daylon.

Is Daylon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Daylon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Daylon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daylon include Chesley, Anthoney, Fermin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daylon

Daylon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Daylon's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #1,008. Use the chart and map above to compare Daylon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.