Jaylynn
20th-century coinage from Jay + -lynn.
Every Jaylynn since 1963 — 9,939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaylynn
Jaylynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,054 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 9,939 American babies have been named Jaylynn — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 668 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 Jaylynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaylynn 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 | 92 | #2,054 | 13 | #6,618 |
| 2024 | 98 | #2,005 | 11 | #7,474 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1,912 | 14 | #6,333 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1,551 | 8 | #9,358 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,509 | 16 | #5,650 |
| 2020 | 165 | #1,338 | 10 | #7,767 |
| 2019 | 192 | #1,224 | 10 | #7,896 |
| 2018 | 250 | #1,032 | 17 | #5,406 |
| 2017 | 250 | #1,034 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2016 | 330 | #854 | 9 | #8,435 |
| 2015 | 394 | #722 | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2014 | 423 | #673 | 17 | #5,360 |
| 2013 | 449 | #623 | 14 | #6,055 |
| 2012 | 489 | #594 | 17 | #5,355 |
| 2011 | 532 | #549 | 26 | #3,938 |
| 2010 | 603 | #496 | 28 | #3,756 |
| 2009 | 635 | #484 | 33 | #3,363 |
| 2008 | 600 | #514 | 34 | #3,310 |
| 2007 | 570 | #544 | 28 | #3,734 |
| 2006 | 451 | #640 | 33 | #3,263 |
| 2005 | 413 | #673 | 22 | #4,121 |
| 2004 | 342 | #763 | 27 | #3,495 |
| 2003 | 313 | #789 | 29 | #3,232 |
| 2002 | 265 | #866 | 21 | #3,966 |
| 2001 | 216 | #993 | 24 | #3,558 |
| 2000 | 178 | #1,143 | 24 | #3,470 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,807 | 10 | #5,683 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,522 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,698 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,009 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,386 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaylynn mean?
20th-century coinage from Jay + -lynn.
How popular is the name Jaylynn in 2025?
Jaylynn ranked #2,054 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaylynn?
9,939 babies have been named Jaylynn in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaylynn most popular?
Jaylynn peaked in 2009, when 668 newborns received the name.
Is Jaylynn a boy or girl name?
Jaylynn is used for both: about 94% of babies named Jaylynn have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Jaylynn rising or falling?
Jaylynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.