Boy · #8,823 in 2026

Jaelon

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

Current Rank

#8,823

Peak Rank

#1,858 (1999)

Total Babies

673

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2021

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#1858

Peak Rank

673

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jaelon

Jaelon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 53 Jaelons were born — ranking #1,858 that year. As of 2026, Jaelon ranks #8,823 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 673 Jaelons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jaelon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaelon 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 Jaelon

What does the name Jaelon mean?

Jaelon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jaelon in 2026?

In 2026, Jaelon ranks #8,823 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaelon most popular?

Jaelon reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #1,858 that year with 53 babies given the name.

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

Jaelon has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaelon.

Is Jaelon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jaelon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaelon include Davied, Nicholes, Kiven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaelon

Jaelon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 673 births in the dataset. Jaelon's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #1,858. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaelon'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.