Quaylon
Quaylon is an invented masculine name of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Quaylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quaylon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quaylon births was 1995 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quaylon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quaylon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1995
9 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,645
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Quaylon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quaylon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 28 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Quaylon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quaylon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quaylon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quaylons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Quaylon
The given name Quaylon is a relatively uncommon one, and its origins can be traced back to the early 19th century in the United States. It is believed to have been derived from the combination of the English word "quail" and the name "Lon," which itself is a shortened form of Alonzo.
In its earliest recorded instances, Quaylon was primarily used within African American communities, particularly in the southern states. It is speculated that the name's roots may lie in the blending of African and European linguistic influences prevalent in those regions during that time period.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Quaylon was Quaylon Jackson, born in 1823 in South Carolina. Jackson was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, working tirelessly to raise awareness and advocate for the abolition of slavery.
Another notable figure with the name Quaylon was Quaylon Thompkins, a celebrated author and poet from Georgia, born in 1865. Thompkins' works often explored the themes of racial injustice and the struggles faced by African Americans during the post-Civil War era.
In the early 20th century, Quaylon Meredith (1895-1976) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and civil rights activist. Meredith dedicated his life to promoting equal educational opportunities for marginalized communities and played a pivotal role in desegregating schools in several southern states.
Moving into more recent history, Quaylon Davis (1945-2018) was a renowned jazz musician and composer, widely celebrated for his innovative approach to the genre and his collaborations with some of the most influential artists of his time.
Lastly, Quaylon Hawkins (born 1972) is a contemporary figure who has made significant contributions to the field of environmental activism. Hawkins has been a leading voice in advocating for sustainable practices and raising awareness about the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.
While the name Quaylon may not be as widely known as some others, it carries a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have left an indelible mark across various fields, from literature to social justice and the arts.
People
Quaylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quaylon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quaylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quaylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quaylon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Quaylon a common name?
We classify Quaylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quaylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Quaylon was 1995, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quaylon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quaylon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quaylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quaylon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quaylon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quaylon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quaylon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Quaylon?
Want to know how many people have the name Quaylon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.