Jalyn
Every Jalyn since 1955 — 6,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalyn
Jalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,441 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 6,622 American babies have been named Jalyn — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 463 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 Jalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalyn 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 | 9 | #10,441 | 11 | #7,379 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,621 | 16 | #5,760 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,269 | 24 | #4,393 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,791 | 20 | #4,917 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,078 | 12 | #6,863 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,550 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,362 | 31 | #3,598 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,706 | 22 | #4,526 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,100 | 23 | #4,380 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,909 | 14 | #6,168 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,623 | 20 | #4,789 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,724 | 28 | #3,729 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,315 | 24 | #4,117 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2,363 | 32 | #3,414 |
| 2011 | 104 | #1,919 | 51 | #2,455 |
| 2010 | 143 | #1,558 | 61 | #2,181 |
| 2009 | 143 | #1,578 | 60 | #2,210 |
| 2008 | 206 | #1,230 | 66 | #2,098 |
| 2007 | 225 | #1,143 | 83 | #1,776 |
| 2006 | 279 | #939 | 98 | #1,530 |
| 2005 | 277 | #906 | 108 | #1,385 |
| 2004 | 307 | #819 | 99 | #1,429 |
| 2003 | 355 | #721 | 108 | #1,299 |
| 2002 | 283 | #826 | 105 | #1,290 |
| 2001 | 316 | #758 | 122 | #1,138 |
| 2000 | 343 | #688 | 113 | #1,203 |
| 1995 | 129 | #1,296 | 56 | #1,636 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,934 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,713 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,482 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,408 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,623 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,212 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalyn in 2025?
Jalyn ranked #10,441 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalyn?
6,622 babies have been named Jalyn in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalyn most popular?
Jalyn peaked in 2003, when 463 newborns received the name.
Is Jalyn a boy or girl name?
Jalyn is used for both: about 73% of babies named Jalyn have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Jalyn rising or falling?
Jalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.