Total births
9,348
Unisex name · since 1963
Jaylynn
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 9,348 babies named Jaylynn, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1999
- among girls today
- 9,348
- born since 1963
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
9,348 babies have been named Jaylynn since 1963, making it today's #1999 unisex name.
Jaylynn has 9,348 recorded births among girls since 1963, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1999 as of the latest data, more common than 89% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2025.
- #1999 among girls today
- 9,348 born since 1963
- 2000s peak decade
- 89% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaylynn is currently the #1999 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of girls - 9,348 born since 1963, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1999
- among girls today
- 9,348
- born since 1963
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Jaylynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1999
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 89% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Jaylynn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
635 babies were named Jaylynn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaylynn compares
9,348 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
Jaylynn's all-time total is 24x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaylynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,348 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 635 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jaylynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jaylynn splits its recorded history at 1999: 94% of all births land in the more recent half, 6% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 635 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jaylynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#1,999
Active since
1963
Jaylynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 635
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Jaylynn popularity over time - boys
591 total births recorded since 1988 (Jaylynn as boys' name)
Jaylynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaylynn's strongest decade.
3,983 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Jaylynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s 567
1990s
567 births
- 2000s
2000s
3,983 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,912 births
- 2020s 737
2020s
737 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 3,983 births (43% of all-time use).
How Jaylynn 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 Jaylynn's total volume
Jaylynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jaylynn by state
Where Jaylynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,183 | 12.7% |
| #2 | California | | 867 | 9.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 495 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 489 | 5.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 455 | 4.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 434 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 259 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 256 | 2.7% |
Texas share of Jaylynn's total US births 12.7%
Even split
1,183 of 9,348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 43 reporting states.
Jaylynn appears in 43 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaylynn? ▼
9,348 babies have been named Jaylynn since 1963. It currently ranks #1999 among girls. The peak year was 2009 with 635 births.
When was Jaylynn most popular? ▼
Jaylynn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 3,983 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jaylynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaylynn are Texas (1,183 births), California (867 births), Ohio (495 births).
Is Jaylynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jaylynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 9,348 births, and as a boy's name it has 591 births.
How long has the name Jaylynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jaylynn since 1963 -- 63 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jaylynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jayla, Jayne, Jayden, Jayda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jaylynn's data
- Jaylynn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (3,983 total births); usage has since declined to 737 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jaylynns (1,183 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 Jaylynn
Nearby Names Like Jaylynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaylynn
Jayla Girl
#404 46,432 births
Jayne Girl
#2666 29,107 births
Jayden Girl
#2048 22,071 births
Jayda Girl
#1132 21,267 births
Jayme Girl
#5472 14,071 births
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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, 1963–2025 (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. "Jaylynn: #1999 Unisex Name - 9,348 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaylynn. 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 Jaylynn 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.