Jaelyn

Jaelyn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Jaelyn

  • A female given name originating as a coinage.

Etymology

20th-century coinage, variant of Jaylynn.

How popular is Jaelyn?

117U.S. babies in 2025
#332peak rank (2008)
15,601babies since 1880

Since 1880, 14,201 girls and 1,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Jaelyn (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #332 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #1584 in 2009. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,090 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jaelyn FAQ

What does the name Jaelyn mean?

A female given name originating as a coinage. 20th-century coinage, variant of Jaylynn.

How popular is the name Jaelyn?

Since 1880, 14,201 girls and 1,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Jaelyn (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #332 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #1584 in 2009. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jaelyn a boy or girl name?

Jaelyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,201 girls and 1,400 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.