Jailyn
Every Jailyn since 1982 — 5,886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jailyn
Jailyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,469 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 5,886 American babies have been named Jailyn — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 319 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jailyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jailyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,469 | 12 | #6,965 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,934 | 9 | #8,612 |
| 2023 | 121 | #1,702 | 11 | #7,470 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1,787 | 8 | #9,336 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,701 | 14 | #6,160 |
| 2020 | 131 | #1,596 | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2019 | 97 | #1,993 | 11 | #7,357 |
| 2018 | 97 | #2,019 | 21 | #4,659 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1,983 | 22 | #4,522 |
| 2016 | 135 | #1,624 | 14 | #6,166 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1,556 | 11 | #7,263 |
| 2014 | 116 | #1,779 | 24 | #4,180 |
| 2013 | 128 | #1,664 | 17 | #5,265 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,420 | 31 | #3,480 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1,405 | 35 | #3,201 |
| 2010 | 193 | #1,246 | 36 | #3,147 |
| 2009 | 219 | #1,156 | 36 | #3,189 |
| 2008 | 256 | #1,024 | 37 | #3,129 |
| 2007 | 278 | #967 | 41 | #2,890 |
| 2006 | 251 | #1,021 | 59 | #2,192 |
| 2005 | 265 | #936 | 36 | #2,923 |
| 2004 | 256 | #938 | 50 | #2,294 |
| 2003 | 254 | #925 | 37 | #2,697 |
| 2002 | 258 | #879 | 35 | #2,717 |
| 2001 | 226 | #963 | 38 | #2,544 |
| 2000 | 215 | #986 | 30 | #2,945 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,316 | 9 | #6,120 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,113 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jailyn in 2025?
Jailyn ranked #2,469 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jailyn?
5,886 babies have been named Jailyn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jailyn most popular?
Jailyn peaked in 2007, when 319 newborns received the name.
Is Jailyn a boy or girl name?
Jailyn is used for both: about 87% of babies named Jailyn have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Jailyn rising or falling?
Jailyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.