Jennalyn
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Every Jennalyn since 1982 — 505 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jennalyn
Jennalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,582 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 505 American babies have been named Jennalyn. Its peak came in 2005, when 25 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 Jennalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jennalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,582 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,237 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,721 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,572 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,177 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,830 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,549 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,929 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,426 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,670 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,221 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,270 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,014 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,631 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,065 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,227 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,839 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,282 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,700 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,172 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,457 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,423 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,253 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,928 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,825 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,014 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,668 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,865 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jennalyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Jennalyn in 2025?
Jennalyn ranked #8,582 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jennalyn?
505 babies have been named Jennalyn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jennalyn most popular?
Jennalyn peaked in 2005, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Jennalyn a boy or girl name?
Jennalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jennalyn rising or falling?
Jennalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.