Jaylyn
Every Jaylyn since 1960 — 7,513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaylyn
Jaylyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,608 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 7,513 American babies have been named Jaylyn — about 76% girls and 24% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 484 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 Jaylyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaylyn 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 | 42 | #3,608 | 20 | #4,932 |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,837 | 24 | #4,369 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,450 | 31 | #3,666 |
| 2022 | 55 | #3,010 | 26 | #4,136 |
| 2021 | 80 | #2,297 | 25 | #4,161 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,385 | 26 | #3,962 |
| 2019 | 85 | #2,182 | 27 | #3,945 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1,745 | 38 | #3,075 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,728 | 33 | #3,414 |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,442 | 28 | #3,830 |
| 2015 | 166 | #1,407 | 28 | #3,820 |
| 2014 | 165 | #1,395 | 37 | #3,067 |
| 2013 | 180 | #1,304 | 56 | #2,293 |
| 2012 | 251 | #1,009 | 49 | #2,536 |
| 2011 | 263 | #978 | 50 | #2,486 |
| 2010 | 310 | #862 | 83 | #1,786 |
| 2009 | 326 | #855 | 118 | #1,427 |
| 2008 | 356 | #809 | 88 | #1,726 |
| 2007 | 376 | #771 | 108 | #1,484 |
| 2006 | 345 | #793 | 106 | #1,457 |
| 2005 | 278 | #903 | 90 | #1,562 |
| 2004 | 265 | #914 | 90 | #1,495 |
| 2003 | 246 | #952 | 82 | #1,556 |
| 2002 | 229 | #968 | 74 | #1,625 |
| 2001 | 179 | #1,163 | 76 | #1,581 |
| 2000 | 173 | #1,162 | 87 | #1,423 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,961 | 41 | #2,042 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,782 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,858 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,662 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,627 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,934 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaylyn in 2025?
Jaylyn ranked #3,608 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaylyn?
7,513 babies have been named Jaylyn in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaylyn most popular?
Jaylyn peaked in 2007, when 484 newborns received the name.
Is Jaylyn a boy or girl name?
Jaylyn is used for both: about 76% of babies named Jaylyn have been girls and 24% boys.
Is the name Jaylyn rising or falling?
Jaylyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.