boy's name
Jolyon
- Gender Boy
- Letters 6
- Births on record 227
Jolyon is a boy's name. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 19 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
Jolyon over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 11 |
How popular is Jolyon?
In 2024, Jolyon was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Jolyon is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Jolyon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Jolyon also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jolyon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Jolyon
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Jolyon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Jolyon
How popular is the name Jolyon?
In 2024, Jolyon was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Jolyon a girl's or a boy's name?
Jolyon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Jolyon most popular?
Jolyon peaked in 2003, when 19 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.