Jaylene
Jaylene is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
A modern combination of Jay (meaning 'jaybird' or 'victorious') and the suffix -lene.
Origin and history
Jaylene is a modern American invented name created by combining the name Jay with the popular suffix -lene. It gained traction in the late 20th century as part of the broader trend of inventive 'Jay-' names. In the United States, it remains a moderately used feminine name with consistent usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
10,133 babies in the United States have been named Jaylene since 1880. It ranks #1627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1060.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.1 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- TX (12 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 55 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 279 |
| 1970-1980 | 219 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 923 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,188 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,723 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,267 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jaylee, Lene
Fun facts
- Jaylene arose in the mid-to-late 20th century alongside similar invented names like Raylene and Jolene.
- Over 10,000 girls in the U.S. have been given the name Jaylene since official records began.