Jaylin
Jaylin is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the name Jay (jaybird or victory) and the modern suffix -lin.
Origin and history
Jaylin is a modern American invented name, created by combining the name Jay with the popular suffix -lin or -lyn. It emerged in the late 20th century as a unisex name, though it is used for both girls and boys in the United States. It offers a contemporary, phonetic alternative to names like Jayleen or Lynn.
Popularity in the United States
9,209 babies in the United States have been named Jaylin since 1880. It ranks #1737 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1090.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.2 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 810 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,076 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,076 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,217 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jae, Lyn
Fun facts
- Jaylin gained popularity alongside other '-lyn' and '-lin' suffix names during the 1990s and 2000s in the United States.
- While used for girls, Jaylin is also given to boys in the U.S., often spelled as Jaylen or Jalen.