Declining since 2012, #1,098 for girls today.
Popularity of Jayleen since 1954
Babies named Jayleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 444 |
| 2000s | 2,846 |
| 2010s | 7,101 |
| 2020s | 2,411 |
Meaning & origin
Jayleen is a modern American coinage that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1954. Its sound fits the pattern of names like Jolene and Eileen, and its popularity rose steadily through the 1990s and 2000s, reaching a peak rank of 1098 in 2011. Since then, the name has been falling in use, a trajectory that began in 2012. The name is most common in Nevada, California, and Arizona. With a current rate of about 1 in 7,373 newborns, Jayleen remains a familiar but not overused choice, appealing to parents who want a distinctive yet accessible name.
Jayleen is a modern coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1954. It combines the element Jay, perhaps from the name Jason or the bird name, with the popular feminine suffix -leen, inspired by names like Eileen and Jolene. The name gained traction in the United States during the 1990s and peaked in 2011, reflecting the trend of creating unique, melodic names for girls.
Where Jayleen 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.
“Jayleen” around the world
Where Jayleen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Leen, J
Sibling names for Jayleen
Names that share Jayleen's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jayleen
Names whose popularity has moved with Jayleen's over the last 50 years.
