Jayleen
Jayleen is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Jay (jaybird or joyful) and the suffix -leen (light or desired).
Origin and history
Jayleen is a modern American invented name created by blending the root Jay with the popular feminine suffix -leen. It gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar names like Kayleen and Rayleen. It remains a moderately common choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
13,048 babies in the United States have been named Jayleen since 1880. It ranks #1403 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #696.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 49 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 444 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,846 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,101 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,411 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jaylie, Leen
Fun facts
- Jayleen arose during the trend of creating novel names using classic phonetic elements like Jay and -leen.
- The name reached its peak usage in the U.S. during the 2000s and 2010s.