Gaylon
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaylon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,002 babies have been named Gaylon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaylon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,574 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,574
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gaylon is also used as a girl name, ranked #28574.
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About the Name Gaylon
Gaylon is a boy name .
Is Gaylon a boy or girl name? Gaylon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,574 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,574. Gaylon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gaylon is currently ranked #36,574 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylon include Gayl, Gayly, Gaylie, Gaie, and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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