Jaylene
20th-century coinage from Jay + -lene ending as in Charlene, Jolene, etc.
Every Jaylene since 1938 — 10,208 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaylene
Jaylene is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,362 in 2025 with 162 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 10,208 American babies have been named Jaylene. Its peak came in 2008, when 483 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 Jaylene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaylene 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 | 162 | #1,362 | — | — |
| 2024 | 196 | #1,207 | — | — |
| 2023 | 202 | #1,192 | — | — |
| 2022 | 200 | #1,213 | — | — |
| 2021 | 266 | #976 | — | — |
| 2020 | 241 | #1,044 | — | — |
| 2019 | 251 | #1,026 | — | — |
| 2018 | 308 | #877 | — | — |
| 2017 | 338 | #808 | — | — |
| 2016 | 384 | #742 | — | — |
| 2015 | 401 | #711 | — | — |
| 2014 | 355 | #791 | — | — |
| 2013 | 383 | #721 | — | — |
| 2012 | 406 | #693 | — | — |
| 2011 | 448 | #636 | — | — |
| 2010 | 449 | #653 | — | — |
| 2009 | 453 | #653 | — | — |
| 2008 | 483 | #639 | — | — |
| 2007 | 390 | #748 | 6 | #11,553 |
| 2006 | 290 | #911 | 5 | #12,885 |
| 2005 | 328 | #794 | 9 | #7,942 |
| 2004 | 335 | #771 | 7 | #9,373 |
| 2003 | 281 | #860 | 7 | #9,100 |
| 2002 | 236 | #947 | 5 | #11,473 |
| 2001 | 203 | #1,055 | — | — |
| 2000 | 189 | #1,092 | 7 | #8,604 |
| 1995 | 63 | #2,136 | — | — |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,762 | — | — |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,773 | — | — |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,156 | — | — |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,834 | — | — |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,737 | — | — |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,370 | — | — |
| 1960 | 31 | #2,074 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,771 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,624 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,806 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaylene mean?
20th-century coinage from Jay + -lene ending as in Charlene, Jolene, etc.
How popular is the name Jaylene in 2025?
Jaylene ranked #1,362 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 162 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaylene?
10,208 babies have been named Jaylene in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaylene most popular?
Jaylene peaked in 2008, when 483 newborns received the name.
Is Jaylene a boy or girl name?
Jaylene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaylene rising or falling?
Jaylene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.