Jaylyn
Jaylyn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Jay (meaning 'jaybird' or derived from James) and the suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Jaylyn is a modern American invented name, created by combining the name Jay with the popular name suffix -lyn. While more common for females, it is also given to males in the United States. It remains a relatively rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,809 babies in the United States have been named Jaylyn since 1880. It ranks #3011 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1775.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20 %)
- CA (12.4 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- NC (9.8 %)
- GA (8.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 919 |
| 2010-2019 | 429 |
| 2020-2029 | 152 |
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Jaylyn is part of a 20th-century American trend of combining classic name roots with popular stylistic suffixes like -lyn.
- Although more frequently chosen for girls, Jaylyn has maintained steady usage as a boy's name in the United States.