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Jadalynn

JAY-dah-lin · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name combining elements such as Jade or Jada with the popular suffix -lynn.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2007
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2008

Declining since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Jadalynn since 2000

Babies named Jadalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

204161200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s320
2010s317
2020s78

Meaning & origin

Jadalynn first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000, a product of the modern trend of combining short, gemstone-linked names (like Jada or Jade) with the feminine suffix -lynn. Its popularity peaked in 2007, and since 2008 its usage has been on a steady decline. In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls, placing it at rank 8,860. Jadalynn has not been associated with any particular region or top states, reflecting its scattered, contemporary use across the country.

Jadalynn is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in the year 2000. It appears to be a blend of the short name Jada or Jade (both derived from the gemstone name jade) with the fashionable suffix -lynn, a variant of Lynn. This type of compound name became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend toward creative, feminized -lynn endings.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jada, Jade, Lynnie

Variants: Jadelynn, Jadelyn, Jaydelynn

Sibling names for Jadalynn

Names that share Jadalynn's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jadalynn mean?
Jadalynn is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It is believed to combine elements from names like Jada or Jade with the suffix -lynn.
How popular is Jadalynn currently?
As of the most recent data, Jadalynn ranked 8,860th in the United States, with about 1 in every 146,115 baby girls given the name in 2025.
Is Jadalynn a boy's or girl's name?
Jadalynn is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.