Total births
366
Girls' name · since 1991
Jakelyn
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 366 babies named Jakelyn, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 366
- total births
- 1991–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Jakelyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 366 have been recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jakelyn has been recorded 366 times among girls since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2018.
- 366 total births
- 1991–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
366 girls have been named Jakelyn since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 366
- total births
- 1991–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Jakelyn was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
32 babies were named Jakelyn in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Jakelyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jakelyn splits its recorded history at 2005: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jakelyn at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Jakelyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2018
- Peak year (2000)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Jakelyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jakelyn's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Jakelyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
196 births
- 2010s
2010s
106 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 196 births (54% of all-time use).
Jakelyn by state
Where Jakelyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 34 | 9.3% |
| #2 | California | | 26 | 7.1% |
Texas share of Jakelyn's total US births 9.3%
Even split
34 of 366 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakelyn? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 366 babies named Jakelyn. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 32 births.
When was Jakelyn most popular? ▼
Jakelyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Jakelyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jakelyn are Texas (34 births), California (26 births).
How long has the name Jakelyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jakelyn since 1991 -- 28 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Jakelyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jakayla, Jakiyah, Jakiya, Jakira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jakelyn's data
- Jakelyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (196 total births) through the 2010s (106) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jakelyns (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jakelyn
Nearby Names Like Jakelyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakelyn
Jakayla Girl
#3857 6,840 births
Jakiyah Girl
#4443 1,501 births
Jakiya Girl
#7410 1,432 births
Jakira Girl
#6753 1,344 births
Jakia Girl
#15737 1,198 births
Compare Jakelyn side by side: Jakelyn vs Jakayla Jakelyn vs Jakiyah Jakelyn vs Jakiya
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jakelyn: Baby Name Since 1991 - 366 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakelyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jakelyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.