Jalynn
Jalynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Jay (jaybird or victory) and the suffix Lynn (lake or waterfall).
Origin and history
Jalynn is a modern American name, created as a phonetic blend of Jay and the popular suffix -lynn. It emerged in the late 20th century along with similar inventive compound names. In the United States, it is a moderately rare feminine choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,774 babies in the United States have been named Jalynn since 1880. It ranks #2533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.8 %)
- OH (9 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- CA (7 %)
- IN (6.5 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 719 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,476 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,158 |
| 2020-2029 | 194 |
Fun facts
- Jalynn belongs to the 1990s and 2000s trend of combining traditional prefixes with the suffix -lynn.
- It exists alongside alternative spellings such as Jaylynn, Jaylyn, and Jalyn.