Jaylen
- US rank
- #361
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #175 in 2009
907 babies were named Jaylen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 42 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jaylen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,883 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jaylen, 907 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jaylen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaylen first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #175.
- TrendJaylen has slipped 42 places over the last five years and now sits at #361. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJaylen is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #163, followed by Rhode Island (#177) and Florida (#215). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
About the name Jaylen
Jaylen is a boy name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Jaylen for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #175 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #361, with 907 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 | 34,195 girls |
| 2000s | 126 | 7,951 girls |
| 2010s | 104 | 9,653 girls |
| 2020s | 44 | 22,693 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 215 | 4,654 boys |
| 2000s | 935 | 1,070 boys |
| 2010s | 645 | 1,551 boys |
| 2020s | 613 | 1,631 boys |
Other spellings of Jaylen
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jaylen
What is the origin of the name Jaylen?
Jaylen has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jaylen a boy or girl name?
Jaylen is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jaylen?
Jaylen ranked #361 for US boys in 2025, given to 907 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#175).