Jaylan
Every Jaylan since 1989 — 5,539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaylan
Jaylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,658 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 5,539 American babies have been named Jaylan — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 369 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 Jaylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaylan 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 | — | — | 49 | #2,658 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,244 |
| 2023 | — | — | 49 | #2,672 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,804 | 62 | #2,307 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,277 | 56 | #2,422 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,163 | 58 | #2,333 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,813 | 64 | #2,195 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,132 | 73 | #2,006 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,087 | 79 | #1,865 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,175 | 66 | #2,121 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,107 | 70 | #2,041 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,457 | 70 | #2,030 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,730 | 88 | #1,689 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,025 | 102 | #1,553 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,736 | 122 | #1,372 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,528 | 161 | #1,151 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,620 | 182 | #1,045 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,121 | 206 | #972 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,158 | 250 | #847 |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,388 | 321 | #693 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,838 | 277 | #729 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,526 | 277 | #698 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,061 | 249 | #730 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,217 | 255 | #702 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,069 | 292 | #638 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,684 | 289 | #635 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,105 | 100 | #1,148 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaylan in 2025?
Jaylan ranked #2,658 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaylan?
5,539 babies have been named Jaylan in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaylan most popular?
Jaylan peaked in 2006, when 369 newborns received the name.
Is Jaylan a boy or girl name?
Jaylan is used for both: about 15% of babies named Jaylan have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Jaylan rising or falling?
Jaylan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.