Boy · #9,654 in 2026

Jolon

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

Jolon is a small unincorporated village in southern Monterey County, California. Jolon is located on the San Antonio River Valley, west of Salinas Valley and is entirely surrounded by Fort Hunter Liggett.

Current Rank

#9,654

Peak Rank

#7,500 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2013

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#7500

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jolon

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

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Origin & history

The Spanish founded Mission San Antonio de Padua in 1771, under the command of Saint Junípero Serra . Before European contact, the Salinan people lived in the region.

The Story of Jolon

Jolon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 10 Jolons were born — ranking #7,500 that year. As of 2026, Jolon ranks #9,654 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 91 Jolons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jolon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jolon 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 Jolon

What does the name Jolon mean?

How popular is Jolon in 2026?

In 2026, Jolon ranks #9,654 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jolon most popular?

Jolon reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #7,500 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Jolon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jolon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jolon include Andrus, Denley, Eagle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jolon

Jolon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 91 births in the dataset. Jolon's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #7,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Jolon'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.