Kaylon
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kaylon
Kaylon is a modern given name that can be used for either gender, though it appears more frequently as masculine. The name may have developed as a variation of Kalon (from Greek καλόν meaning 'beauty' or 'good'), or as a blend of the popular prefix 'Kay-' with the suffix '-lon' found in names like Waylon. Another possibility is that it emerged as a variation of Caylon or Kalen/Kalan. The name first appeared in U.S. naming records in the mid-to-late 20th century and represents contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive sounds and spellings. Kaylon has a modern, melodic quality that fits with parents' increasing preference for unique names with appealing sounds. While not among the most common names, it has maintained consistent usage in recent decades.
Kaylon is also given to girls.
Pronounced KAY-lun.
As of October 2026, Kaylon ranked #4473 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1795 in 1995.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,849 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,938 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,672 | 21 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,662 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,670 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,614 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,071 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,824 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,063 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,957 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,473 | 23 | — | 0 |