Gaylon
Gaylon is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,574 in the US, popular nicknames include Gayie, Gaylie, and Gayly.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Gaylon is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Gaylon often also consider Cedrea, Veneita, Marielouise .
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Historical Record
Gaylon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 140 babies have been named Gaylon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaylon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,574 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,574
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Gaylon is also used as a boy name, ranked #36574.
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About the Name Gaylon
Gaylon is a girl name .
Is Gaylon a boy or girl name? Gaylon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,574 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,574. Gaylon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gaylon is currently ranked #28,574 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylon include Gayie, Gaylie, and Gayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis