Gaylon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gaylon has its roots in Old French, meaning 'lively' or 'bold'. It evolved from Gaillard to Gaylon, reflecting a journey through language adaptation. Although it is not commonly used today, it retains a vintage appeal. The name has no biblical significance and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Notable individuals with this name contribute to its unique identity.
The name Gaylon is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gaylon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gaylon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2038th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 918th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 859th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1431st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3501st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10439th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4560th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Gaylon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gaylon"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡeɪlən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Gaylon is derived from the Old French name 'Gaillard', which means 'lively' or 'bold'. It has been adapted into various forms over time.
Meaning
Lively, bold
Language Evolution
Gaillard, Gailon, Gaylon
Historical Usage
The name Gaylon gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.
Variants & Derivatives
Gail, Galen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gaylon is not a widely used name and is often seen as vintage or uncommon, giving it a unique charm.
Famous People
Gaylon H. White - American author and sportswriter, Gaylon K. White - American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gaylon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gaylon"
"Gaylon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2038th of 7545 | 248 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 918th of 6773 | 899 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 859th of 7552 | 1,419 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1431st of 10718 | 584 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3501st of 16616 | 245 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10439th of 24088 | 78 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5254th of 9204 | 47 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4560th of 12526 | 142 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11870th of 19264 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Gaylon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
63.27% 1497th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.52% 812th/1546 |
- |
32.00% 753rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.56% 970th/2227 |
- |
23.38% 667th/2853 |
51.57% 1431st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
26.52% 933rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
41.97% 2180th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gaylon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gaylon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gaylon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.