Declining since 2002, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Jalyn since 1955
Babies named Jalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 37 | 0 |
| 1970s | 59 | 0 |
| 1980s | 114 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1,159 | 429 |
| 2000s | 2,734 | 962 |
| 2010s | 630 | 306 |
| 2020s | 89 | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Jalyn is a modern American invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955. Its peak year was 2003, when it reached its highest rank, but it has been declining since 2002. As of 2025, it is relatively rare, ranking 10,107th, with only about 1 in every 178,585 newborns receiving the name. The name is a blend of the popular 'Ja-' prefix and the '-lyn' suffix, a pattern common in mid-20th-century coinages. It is used for both sexes, though contemporary usage leans slightly feminine. Jalyn does not have a strong regional association in the United States, as its use is spread fairly evenly across states.
Jalyn is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1950s. It appears to blend the popular prefix 'Ja-' (from names like Jason or Jay) with the common feminine suffix '-lyn' (from Linda or Lynn). The name gained noticeable usage in the late 20th century, peaking in the early 2000s, and is used for both boys and girls, though predominantly for girls in recent decades.
Where Jalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, J.J., Lyn
Sibling names for Jalyn
Names that share Jalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kayla, Madison, Alyssa, Brianna, Riley, Ajanae, Jakeria, Maloni, Teyonna, Jacora, Jhanae, Keyanni, Keyatta, Sharnay, Shavanna, Trenyce
Brothers: Jayden, Ethan, Caleb, Logan, Tyler, Deavion, Jacori, Jakarie, Jakorey, Jakori, Javeion, Jayland, Jazier, Antavion, Bralon, Deovion, Jahlon, Markevion
