Jailynn
Jailynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
A combination of the name Jay (meaning 'jaybird' or a short form of J-names) and the suffix -lynn (meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall').
Origin and history
Jailynn is a modern American invented name, created by combining the name Jay (or J) with the popular feminine suffix -lynn. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar phonetic creations like Jaylynn and Jaelyn. In the United States, it is a moderately used contemporary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,309 babies in the United States have been named Jailynn since 1880. It ranks #3668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.5 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,016 |
| 2010-2019 | 877 |
| 2020-2029 | 259 |
Nicknames
Jai, Lynn, JJ
Fun facts
- Jailynn belongs to the trend of creating novel feminine names by attaching the traditional Welsh-derived suffix -lynn to popular prefix sounds.
- The name appears in many alternate spellings in the U.S., including Jaylynn, Jaelynn, and Jailyn.