Boy · #9,948 in 2026

Jelon

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

Jelon Vieira is a Brazilian choreographer and teacher who, in 2000, achieved recognition by New York City's Brazilian Cultural Center as a pioneer in presenting to American audiences the Afro-Brazilian art and dance form, Capoeira.

Current Rank

#9,948

Peak Rank

#8,479 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2004

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#8479

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jelon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Jelon

Jelon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 6 Jelons were born — ranking #8,479 that year. As of 2026, Jelon ranks #9,948 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Jelons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jelon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jelon

What does the name Jelon mean?

How popular is Jelon in 2026?

In 2026, Jelon ranks #9,948 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jelon most popular?

Jelon reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #8,479 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jelon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jelon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jelon include Manlio, Lamech, Detwan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jelon

Jelon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Jelon's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #8,479. Use the chart and map above to compare Jelon'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.