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

Jaylyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 1,789 recorded births.

When was Jaylyn most popular?

Jaylyn reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 376 births that year. It is currently ranked #2829 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jaylyn?

Jaylyn is currently ranked #2829 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,659 babies since 1960.

Jaylyn

Once popular, gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysDeclining

#2829▲ 619in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Jaylyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a feminine compound blending the popular Jay- prefix (from the letter J or the bird, both associated with brightness) with the beloved suffix -lyn (from Welsh, meaning 'lake'). With over 5,600 recorded births in U.S. SSA data, Jaylyn has genuine American history.

Jaylyn belongs to a family of compound names that have been popular in American naming — Kaylyn, Jaylin, Jailyn — each offering a slightly different visual take on the same melodic sound. Its two-syllable flow and the fashionable J-initial make it a name that has proven consistently appealing to American parents.

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Popularity Over Time

Jaylyn was #914 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2829, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jaylyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	313	#2798	▼
2010s	1,819	#1407	▼
2000s	2,773	#929	▲
1990s	621	#3491	▲
1980s	91	#7169	▲
1970s	24	#8651	▲
1960s	18	#6624	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(51 years, 1960–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jaylyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	59	#2829	+13 (28.3%)
2023	46	#3448	-9 (-16.4%)
2022	55	#3008	-24 (-30.4%)
2021	79	#2319	+5 (6.8%)
2020	74	#2384	-11 (-12.9%)
2019	85	#2182	-32 (-27.4%)
2018	117	#1753	-6 (-4.9%)
2017	123	#1727	-37 (-23.1%)
2016	160	#1442	-6 (-3.6%)
2015	166	#1407	+1 (0.6%)
2014	165	#1395	-14 (-7.8%)
2013	179	#1312	-72 (-28.7%)
2012	251	#1009	-12 (-4.6%)
2011	263	#976	-47 (-15.2%)
2010	310	#862	-16 (-4.9%)
2009	326	#855	-30 (-8.4%)
2008	356	#809	-20 (-5.3%)
2007	376	#771	+31 (9.0%)
2006	345	#793	+67 (24.1%)
2005	278	#903	+13 (4.9%)

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

Jaylyn as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Jaylyn has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,789 births since 1992.

#4351

Current rank

1,789

Total births

2009

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jaylyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jaylyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2829. As a boy's name, it ranks #4351.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1960–2024) · Methodology