Declining since 2009, #1,359 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaylene since 1938
Babies named Jaylene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 169 |
| 1960s | 279 |
| 1970s | 219 |
| 1980s | 303 |
| 1990s | 923 |
| 2000s | 3,188 |
| 2010s | 3,723 |
| 2020s | 1,267 |
Meaning & origin
Jaylene is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 1938 but remained very uncommon until the late 20th century. It combines the element Jay, possibly inspired by the blue jay bird or the popular initial J, with the fashionable diminutive suffix -lene, also seen in names like Marlene and Jolene. The name reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it ranked 1,359th among American girls. Since 2009, its use has been in a falling trajectory, and in 2025 it was given to approximately 1 in 9,921 newborn girls. Jaylene has been most popular in California, Arizona, and Texas, reflecting its broader appeal in the western and southwestern United States. Like many compound coinages from the late 20th century, Jaylene carries a distinctly modern, feminine sound without deep historical roots.
Jaylene is a modern invented name, combining the element Jay (either from the bird name or from the initial J) with the diminutive suffix -lene, which appears in names like Marlene and Jolene. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1938 but saw most of its use in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, peaking in 2008 at rank 1,359.
Where Jaylene 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, Lena, Jaye
Sibling names for Jaylene
Names that share Jaylene's style, for a brother or sister.
