Is Jailyn a boy's or girl's name?

Jailyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 768 recorded births.

When was Jailyn most popular?

Jailyn reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 278 births that year. It is currently ranked #1925 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jailyn?

Jailyn is currently ranked #1925 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,032 babies since 1982.

Jailyn

An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysAmericanDeclining

#1925▼ 225in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Jailyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a creative blend of Jay and the popular suffix -lyn, meaning 'joyful' or simply a phonetic combination valued for its sound. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend for -lyn names that swept the U.S.

With over 5,000 recorded births, Jailyn has found a devoted following among parents who love the upbeat Jay- sound paired with the soft, feminine -lyn ending.

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Popularity Over Time

Jailyn was #938 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1925, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jailyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	592	#1741	▼
2010s	1,330	#1669	▼
2000s	2,478	#979	▲
1990s	614	#3277	▲
1980s	18	#10097	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 1982–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jailyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	103	#1925	-18 (-14.9%)
2023	121	#1700	+6 (5.2%)
2022	115	#1786	-7 (-5.7%)
2021	122	#1700	-9 (-6.9%)
2020	131	#1594	+34 (35.1%)
2019	97	#1991	0
2018	97	#2018	-3 (-3.0%)
2017	100	#1983	-34 (-25.4%)
2016	134	#1630	-7 (-5.0%)
2015	141	#1556	+25 (21.6%)
2014	116	#1779	-12 (-9.4%)
2013	128	#1664	-33 (-20.5%)
2012	161	#1420	-2 (-1.2%)
2011	163	#1405	-30 (-15.5%)
2010	193	#1246	-26 (-11.9%)
2009	219	#1156	-37 (-14.5%)
2008	256	#1023	-22 (-7.9%)
2007	278	#967	+27 (10.8%)
2006	251	#1021	-14 (-5.3%)
2005	265	#936	+9 (3.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jailyn as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Jailyn has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 768 births since 1993.

#8579

Current rank

768

Total births

2006

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jailyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jailyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1925. As a boy's name, it ranks #8579.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1982–2024) · Methodology