Jaylin
Jaylin is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Jay (crestful bird or victory) and the suffix -lin.
Origin and history
Jaylin is a modern American name, created as a blend of the popular name Jay with the popular suffix -lin. It emerged in the late 20th century as a unisex choice, though it gained significant usage as a boy's name in the United States. It offers a contemporary, rhythmic sound that fits well alongside names like Jayden and Jalen.
Popularity in the United States
10,399 babies in the United States have been named Jaylin since 1880. It ranks #1175 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1247.
States where it is most popular
- GA (8.6 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,693 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,863 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,111 |
| 2020-2029 | 727 |
Famous people named Jaylin
- Jaylin Williams: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Jaylin Hyatt: Football Player, Athlete
- Jaylin Noel: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Jaylin developed during the late 1990s and early 2000s boom of names starting with 'J' and ending in '-lin' or '-len'.
- While used notably for boys in the U.S., Jaylin is also given to girls in smaller numbers.