Jaylen Unisex

Popularity: #305 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-len / /ˈdʒeɪ.lən/

English; African American

Meaning

English: a modern name; African American: derived from Jay and -len suffix

Historical & Cultural Background

In English usage, Jaylen emerged as a contemporary name combining elements of traditional names. The African American community has embraced the name, often seen as a blend of the name Jay and the suffix -len, reflecting a trend of unique name creation.

Trend Summary

The name Jaylen has seen a rise in usage as part of a broader trend of modern, unique names.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Jalen
  • Jaylin
  • Jailen

International Variants

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Famous people named Jaylen

Jaylen Brown — professional basketball player.

Jaylen Waddle — professional football player.

Fictional characters named Jaylen

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Sibling Suggestions

JadenKylanMasonAidenKadenZayden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jaylen was first seen in the United States in 1991. Jaylen has ranked as high as #313 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jaylen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jaylen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 120
12%
CA 103
10%
TX 99
10%
NY 72
7%
MA 53
5%
GA 39
4%
IL 39
4%
OH 37
4%
PA 36
4%
NC 35
4%
VA 32
3%
TN 31
3%
MI 25
3%
LA 23
2%
MN 19
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19918
1992101
1993238
1994357
1995385
1996426
1997451
1998758
1999980
20001,514
20011,426
20021,598
20031,814
20041,791
20051,999
20062,077
20072,085
20082,156
20092,236
20101,809
20111,726
20121,434
20131,199
20141,097
20151,003
2016901
2017995
2018983
2019997
20201,037
20211,045
20221,053
20231,244
20241,061