Total births
3,478
Unisex name · since 1912
Gaylon
Gaylon has 3,478 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1949 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 3,478
- total births
- 1912–2018
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Gaylon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 3,478 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gaylon has been recorded 3,478 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2018.
- 3,478 total births
- 1912–2018 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,478 boys have been named Gaylon since 1912, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2018.
- 3,478
- total births
- 1912–2018
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Gaylon was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
94 babies were named Gaylon in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Gaylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gaylon's full recorded timeline at 1960, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1949 peak of 94 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gaylon at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Gaylon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2018
- Peak year (1949)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Gaylon popularity over time - girls
218 total births recorded since 1933 (Gaylon as girls' name)
Gaylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Gaylon's strongest decade.
788 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Gaylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 94
1910s
94 births
- 1920s 207
1920s
207 births
- 1930s
1930s
448 births
- 1940s
1940s
727 births
- 1950s
1950s
788 births
- 1960s
1960s
522 births
- 1970s
1970s
338 births
- 1980s 185
1980s
185 births
- 1990s 114
1990s
114 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 788 births (23% of all-time use).
How Gaylon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gaylon's total volume
Gaylon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gaylon by state
Where Gaylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 795 | 22.9% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 215 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 106 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 61 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 58 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 42 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 16 | 0.5% |
| #8 | California | | 12 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Gaylon's total US births 22.9%
Even split
795 of 3,478 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Gaylon appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaylon? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 3,478 babies named Gaylon. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1949, with 94 births.
When was Gaylon most popular? ▼
Gaylon was most popular in the 1950s decade with 788 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Gaylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaylon are Texas (795 births), Arkansas (215 births), Tennessee (106 births).
Is Gaylon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gaylon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,478 births, and as a girl's name it has 218 births.
How long has the name Gaylon been used? ▼
Records for Gaylon go back to 1912, giving 107 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Gaylon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gaylord, Gayle, Gaylen, Gay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gaylon's data
- Gaylon's decade-level peak was the 1950s (788 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Gaylons (795 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gaylon
Nearby Names Like Gaylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gaylon
Gaylord Boy
6,086 births
Gayle Boy
4,951 births
Gaylen Boy
2,025 births
Gay Boy
1,382 births
Gayland Boy
1,025 births
Compare Gaylon side by side: Gaylon vs Gaylord Gaylon vs Gayle Gaylon vs Gaylen
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gaylon: Baby Name Since 1912 - 3,478 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaylon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gaylon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.