Jaylin
Girl name · #1742 in 2025 · Uniqueness 86/100
In 2025, 117 baby girls were named Jaylin, placing it at #1742 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #933, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,385 girls born in 2025 was named Jaylin.
Babies named Jaylin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 43-year story
Jaylin first appears in the Social Security records in 1982, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 540 girls were named Jaylin — good for #561 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jaylin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jaylin in class?
Jaylin scores 86 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaylin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaylin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jaylin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jaylins were TX (20), CA (18), AZ (6), FL (5), NC (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jaylin
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaylin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kaylin, Yoselin, Evelin, Jazlin, and Aislin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaylin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1733 |
| 2024 | 128 | #1622 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1377 |
| 2022 | 241 | #1055 |
| 2021 | 257 | #996 |
| 2020 | 311 | #864 |
| 2019 | 198 | #1186 |
| 2018 | 211 | #1150 |
| 2017 | 238 | #1071 |
| 2016 | 244 | #1068 |
| 2015 | 290 | #933 |
| 2014 | 291 | #923 |
| 2013 | 365 | #744 |
| 2012 | 368 | #755 |
| 2011 | 391 | #710 |
| 2010 | 480 | #614 |
| 2009 | 490 | #617 |
| 2008 | 524 | #596 |
| 2007 | 540 | #561 |
| 2006 | 459 | #627 |
| 2005 | 426 | #650 |
| 2004 | 412 | #663 |
| 2003 | 411 | #645 |
| 2002 | 297 | #790 |
| 2001 | 264 | #865 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jaylin a popular girl name?
Jaylin ranked #1742 among girls in 2025 with 117 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #933.
When was the name Jaylin most popular?
Jaylin peaked in 2007, when 540 American girls received the name (ranked #561 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaylin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,385 newborn American girls was named Jaylin. It scores 86/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.