Total births
4,774
Unisex name · since 1957
Jalynn
Jalynn has 4,774 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6446
- among girls today
- 4,774
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Jalynn currently ranks #6446 among unisex names in America, with 4,774 babies recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Jalynn recorded 4,774 times among girls since 1957, holding rank #6446 nationally today, ahead of 64% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2025.
- #6446 among girls today
- 4,774 born since 1957
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jalynn is currently the #6446 unisex name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 4,774 born since 1957, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6446
- among girls today
- 4,774
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Jalynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6446
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Jalynn was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
302 babies were named Jalynn in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Jalynn compares
4,774 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jalynn's all-time total is 12x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jalynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,774 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 302 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jalynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jalynn's full recorded timeline at 1995, 91% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 9% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1959, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 302 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jalynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#6,446
Active since
1957
Jalynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 302
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Jalynn popularity over time - boys
385 total births recorded since 1993 (Jalynn as boys' name)
Jalynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jalynn's strongest decade.
2,476 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Jalynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 40
1960s
40 births
- 1970s 62
1970s
62 births
- 1980s 114
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 719
1990s
719 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,476 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,158 births
- 2020s 194
2020s
194 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,476 births (52% of all-time use).
How Jalynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jalynn's total volume
Jalynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jalynn by state
Where Jalynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 474 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 270 | 5.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 217 | 4.5% |
| #4 | California | | 211 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 197 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 161 | 3.4% |
| #7 | New York | | 145 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 142 | 3.0% |
Texas share of Jalynn's total US births 9.9%
Even split
474 of 4,774 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Jalynn appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalynn? ▼
4,774 babies have been named Jalynn since 1957. It currently ranks #6446 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 302 births.
When was Jalynn most popular? ▼
Jalynn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,476 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Jalynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jalynn are Texas (474 births), Ohio (270 births), Florida (217 births).
Is Jalynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jalynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 4,774 births, and as a boy's name it has 385 births.
How long has the name Jalynn been used? ▼
Records for Jalynn go back to 1957, giving 69 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jalynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaliyah, Jalisa, Jalyn, Jaleah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jalynn's data
- Jalynn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,476 total births); usage has since declined to 194 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jalynns (474 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 Jalynn
Nearby Names Like Jalynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalynn
Jaliyah Girl
#804 12,277 births
Jalisa Girl
#4822 6,194 births
Jalyn Girl
#10417 4,827 births
Jaleah Girl
#2224 3,727 births
Jalissa Girl
#4434 3,526 births
Compare Jalynn side by side: Jalynn vs Jaliyah Jalynn vs Jalisa Jalynn vs Jalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1957–2025 (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. "Jalynn: #6446 Unisex Name - 4,774 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalynn. 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 Jalynn 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 June 2026.