Jolyon
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Jolyon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 31 babies have been named Jolyon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jolyon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,604 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,604
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Amharic origin
"appointed by God"
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Welsh origin
"rocky hill, outcropping"
#28,646 in US
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#28,736 in US
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About the Name Jolyon
Jolyon is a boy name .
Jolyon is currently ranked #28,604 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jolyon include Jol, Joly, Joy, Joie, and Jolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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