boy's name
Jolyon
JOH-lee-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 227
Jolyon is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- 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.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jolyon Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Jolyon?
In 2024, Jolyon was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Jolyon Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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.
How to Say Jolyon
- English JOH-lee-un
Sibling Names for Jolyon
Names from the same era that do not 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 three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Jolyon a girl's or a boy's name?
Jolyon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jolyon?
Jolyon has 3 syllables.
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.