Jaelyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaelyn is a modern American name that combines elements from the names Jay and Lynn, interpreted as 'jaybird by the lake.' It has evolved from historical forms like Jay and Lynn and has gained popularity since the late 20th century. The name carries traits of creativity and uniqueness, with no biblical relevance.
The name Jaelyn is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jaelyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jaelyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8634th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2144th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3218th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3317th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 493rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 831st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaelyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaelyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪlɪn/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Jaelyn is a contemporary name that combines elements from the names Jay and Lynn. The 'Jay' is often associated with the jaybird, while 'Lynn' is derived from the Welsh word for lake.
Meaning
A blend of Jay and Lynn, often interpreted as 'jaybird by the lake.'
Language Evolution
Jay, Lynn, Jaelin, Jalyn
Historical Usage
Jaelyn has gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend toward unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jailyn, Jailynn, Jaylin, Jaylene
Modern Popularity & Image
Jaelyn is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Jaelyn Deleon, an American singer, Jaelyn Morrow, an American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaelyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jaelyn"
"Jaelyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8634th of 16616 | 48 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2144th of 24088 | 904 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3218th of 23106 | 429 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3317th of 27321 | 490 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 493rd of 35406 | 9,666 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 831st of 30306 | 3,926 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaelyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.26% 2074th/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
23.88% 1746th/7313 |
38.09% 2843rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
43.54% 2970th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Jaelyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.49% 2229th/3685 |
74.32% 3326th/4475 |
56.14% 2916th/5194 |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.02% 459th/4582 |
8.60% 444th/5164 |
6.59% 482nd/7313 |
7.87% 587th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.27% 927th/3984 |
17.85% 801st/4487 |
12.88% 879th/6822 |
12.87% 808th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jaelyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaelyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.