Total births
1,348
Unisex name · since 1972
Kaylon
Kaylon has 1,348 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4946
- among boys today
- 1,348
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kaylon is the #4946 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,348 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaylon has been recorded 1,348 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #4946 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #4946 among boys today
- 1,348 born since 1972
- 1990s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaylon is currently the #4946 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 1,348 born since 1972, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4946
- among boys today
- 1,348
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Kaylon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4946
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Kaylon was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
51 babies were named Kaylon in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaylon compares
1,348 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaylon's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaylon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,348 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaylon's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaylon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#4,946
Active since
1972
Kaylon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Kaylon popularity over time - girls
675 total births recorded since 1961 (Kaylon as girls' name)
Kaylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaylon's strongest decade.
393 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Kaylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 151
1980s
151 births
- 1990s
1990s
393 births
- 2000s
2000s
336 births
- 2010s
2010s
278 births
- 2020s 155
2020s
155 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 393 births (29% of all-time use).
How Kaylon 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 Kaylon's total volume
Kaylon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kaylon by state
Where Kaylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 169 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 72 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 42 | 3.1% |
| #4 | California | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 13 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Kaylon's total US births 12.5%
Even split
169 of 1,348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaylon? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 1,348 babies named Kaylon. Today it holds rank #4946 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 51 births.
When was Kaylon most popular? ▼
Kaylon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 393 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Kaylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaylon are Texas (169 births), Louisiana (72 births), Arkansas (42 births).
Is Kaylon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kaylon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,348 births, and as a girl's name it has 675 births.
How long has the name Kaylon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaylon since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaylon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayden, Kayson, Kaysen, Kay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaylon's data
- Kaylon's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (393 total births) through the 2020s (155) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kaylons (169 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 Kaylon
Nearby Names Like Kaylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaylon
Kayden Boy
#125 73,606 births
Kayson Boy
#291 15,201 births
Kaysen Boy
#597 6,640 births
Kay Boy
#6208 3,924 births
Kayce Boy
#419 3,316 births
Compare Kaylon side by side: Kaylon vs Kayden Kaylon vs Kayson Kaylon vs Kaysen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaylon
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1972–2025 (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. "Kaylon: #4946 Unisex Name - 1,348 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaylon. 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 Kaylon 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 June 2026.