Gaylon
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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
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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 Gayl, Gayly, Gaylie, Gaie, and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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