Jayleigh
Every Jayleigh since 1998 — 1,549 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jayleigh
Jayleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,108 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,549 American babies have been named Jayleigh. Its peak came in 2011, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jayleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jayleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,108 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,156 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,296 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,188 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,905 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,943 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,413 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,796 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,074 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,399 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,421 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,221 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1,996 |
| 2012 | 97 | #2,008 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1,947 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,190 |
| 2009 | 90 | #2,194 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,673 |
| 2007 | 76 | #2,468 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,884 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,291 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,414 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,154 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,991 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,924 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jayleigh in 2025?
Jayleigh ranked #4,108 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jayleigh?
1,549 babies have been named Jayleigh in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jayleigh most popular?
Jayleigh peaked in 2011, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Jayleigh a boy or girl name?
Jayleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jayleigh rising or falling?
Jayleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.