Daylon
Boy name · #2372 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Daylon? In official American birth records, Daylon has been tracked continuously since 1943, giving it 82 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 58 baby boys were named Daylon, placing it at #2372 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2412, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,034 boys born in 2025 was named Daylon.
The 82-year story
Daylon first appears in the Social Security records in 1943, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 154 boys were named Daylon — good for #1008 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Daylon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Daylon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Daylon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Daylon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Daylon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Daylon is most common
State-level data for Daylon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Daylon
Statistically, parents drawn to Daylon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaylon, Damion, Keyon, Drayton, and Davion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Daylon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2363 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2236 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2244 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2022 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2173 |
| 2020 | 71 | #1996 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2310 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2300 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2450 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2335 |
| 2015 | 53 | #2412 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2063 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2065 |
| 2012 | 97 | #1602 |
| 2011 | 80 | #1795 |
| 2010 | 93 | #1665 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1472 |
| 2008 | 105 | #1532 |
| 2007 | 100 | #1562 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1402 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1485 |
| 2004 | 133 | #1172 |
| 2003 | 143 | #1082 |
| 2002 | 154 | #1008 |
| 2001 | 108 | #1231 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Daylon?
In official American birth records, the name Daylon first appeared in 1943 (over 82 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 82 years.
Is Daylon a popular boy name?
Daylon ranked #2372 among boys in 2025 with 58 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2412.
When was the name Daylon most popular?
Daylon peaked in 2002, when 154 American boys received the name (ranked #1008 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Daylon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,034 newborn American boys was named Daylon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.