Jalyn
Jalyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, likely combining Jay (jaybird or victory) with the feminine suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Jalyn is a contemporary American modern created name, likely formed as a blend of Jay and the popular suffix -lyn. It emerged in the late 20th century along with similar phonetic variations like Jalen and Jaylynn. In the United States, it is moderately rare for female infants.
Popularity in the United States
4,827 babies in the United States have been named Jalyn since 1880. It ranks #2517 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2012.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,159 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,734 |
| 2010-2019 | 630 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jae, Lynn
Fun facts
- Jalyn belongs to a trend of 1990s and 2000s American names combining the 'Jay-' prefix with various popular suffixes like '-lyn', '-len', or '-lee'.