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Jalon

Boy

Meaning of Jalon: Hebrew: 'abiding'

Jalon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4584th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4584

21 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,542

First recorded 1970 · peak 2001

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 11 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 11 babies1988: 15 babies1989: 15 babies1990: 16 babies19901991: 21 babies1992: 42 babies1993: 67 babies1994: 81 babies1995: 85 babies1996: 110 babies1997: 113 babies1998: 161 babies1999: 159 babies2000: 167 babies20002001: 183 babies2002: 125 babies2003: 138 babies2004: 94 babies2005: 94 babies2006: 98 babies2007: 78 babies2008: 69 babies2009: 53 babies2010: 46 babies20102011: 41 babies2012: 38 babies2013: 39 babies2014: 40 babies2015: 36 babies2016: 22 babies2017: 35 babies2018: 22 babies2019: 18 babies2020: 19 babies20202021: 15 babies2022: 23 babies2023: 20 babies2024: 12 babies2025: 21 babies
US babies named Jalon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 183.

Gender split

97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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