Jaylyn originated in the 1990s for boys or girls, though this spelling alternative is mostly for the latter. It does have many variations, however, including Jalen and Jaylen to name a couple. Though no longer a top 1,000 option, Jaylyn is now ranked on the top 4,000 list at number 3,413.
Meaning of the name Jaylyn:
American: invented name
Origin of the name Jaylyn:
Jaylyn is an invented baby name that came from parents in America in the late twentieth century. Some believe that it is a variation of Jalen, popularized through Jalen Rose, an NBA player. Others, however, think this spelling specifically comes from a combination of Jay with the suffix “-lyn.”
Symbolism of the name Jaylyn:
The baby name Jaylyn did not exist in America until the late twentieth century. Most parents used it as a combination name, using the previous names Jay or James.
Style of the name Jaylyn:
Modern
Gender of the name Jaylyn:
Jaylyn is a baby name for boys or girls, though this spelling is more popular for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Jaylyn:
JAY-len
Number of syllables in the name Jaylyn:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Jaylyn:
Jaylyn feels youthful and informal. It has an outgoing feel that is quite strong.
Alternative spellings for the name Jaylyn:
Nicknames for the name Jaylyn:
- Lynn
- Jay
- JJ
- Jayz
- Jayl
Popularity of the name Jaylyn:
Jaylyn was a top 1,000 baby name in America from 2002 to 2011. In 2002 it was number 968, and in 2011, number 976. Jaylyn did best as a top 800 name in 2006 and 2007. It ranked highest in 2007 at number 771.
Related names for the name Jaylyn:
Great middle names for Jaylyn and their meanings:
- Maeve (purple flower, queen)
- Claudia (lame, crippled)
- Paige (helper, assistant)
- Vienna (forest stream, wine country)
- Daniel (God is my judge)
- Xavier (new house, splendid, bright)
- Gage (pledge, surety)
- Keaton (place of hawks)
Famous people with the name Jaylyn:
- Jaylyn Cole (son of reality TV star Neffie Pugh)
Jaylyns in popular culture:
No fictional characters have the name Jaylyn.