Gaylord vs Gaylon
Side-by-side comparison of Gaylord and Gaylon — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gaylord | Gaylon |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 6,086 | 3,478 |
| Peak Year | 1931 | 1949 |
| Peak Year Births | 168 | 94 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1882 | 1912 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gaylord | Gaylon |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 25 | — |
| 1890ss | 44 | — |
| 1900ss | 114 | — |
| 1910ss | 776 | 94 |
| 1920ss | 1,223 | 207 |
| 1930ss | 1,263 | 448 |
| 1940ss | 1,270 | 727 |
| 1950ss | 744 | 788 |
| 1960ss | 323 | 522 |
| 1970ss | 202 | 338 |
| 1980ss | 80 | 185 |
| 1990ss | 22 | 114 |
| 2000ss | — | 50 |
| 2010ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1882–1998.