Jaylin is a trendy baby name for boys and girls. It is a spelling variation of Jalen. Jalen remains more popular on the top 600 list, but Jaylin is a top 900 option.
Meaning of the name Jaylin:
American: invented name
Origin of the name Jaylin:
Jaylin is a spelling variation of the name Jalen, which is the original. Jalen became popular in the 1990s because of NBA star Jalen Rose. This athlete's parents invented the name from a combination of James and Leonard, his father and uncle respectively, in the 1970s.
Symbolism of the name Jaylin:
Jaylin does not have its own meaning. It comes from a combination of the names James and Leonard. Jalen Rose's parents invented the original spelling in the 1970s, and variations such as Jaylin followed.
Style of the name Jaylin:
Modern
Gender of the name Jaylin:
Jaylin is a unisex baby name that is slightly more popular among boys.
Pronunciation of the name Jaylin:
JAY-len
Number of syllables in the name Jaylin:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Jaylin:
Jaylin is trendy and modern. It is youthful and informal.
Alternative spellings for the name Jaylin:
Nicknames for the name Jaylin:
- Lin
- Linnie
- Linny
- Jay
- JJ
- Linni
Popularity of the name Jaylin:
Jaylin became a top 1,000 name in America in 2000 at rank 872. So far, it was most popular in 2007 at number 562. As of 2020, Jaylin is a top 900 option at rank 862.
Related names for the name Jaylin:
Great middle names for Jaylin and their meanings:
- Kirby (church settlement)
- Kendall (the Kent River valley)
- Oliver (ancestor's descendants, olive tree)
- Eden (place of pleasure)
- Isabella (God is my oath)
- Michelle (Who is like God?)
- Grace (God's grace)
- Audrey (noble strength)
Famous people with the name Jaylin:
- Jaylin Lindsey (soccer player)
Jaylins in popular culture:
- Jaylin (character from the “Xanth” series)