Jalin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jalin is a modern American name, thought to be a blend of names like Jay and Lynn, meaning calm or serene. It has evolved from similar names and gained popularity since the late 20th century. The name does not have biblical relevance and is seen as a unique choice in contemporary naming trends.
The name Jalin is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jalin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jalin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3230th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1623rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6245th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5356th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21851st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jalin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jalin"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪlɪn/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Jalin is believed to be a modern American invention, possibly derived from the combination of names like Jay and Lynn or inspired by similar-sounding names.
Meaning
calm, serene
Language Evolution
Jalin, Jaylin, Jailyn
Historical Usage
Jalin began gaining popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend for unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jaylin, Jailyn, Jalynn
Modern Popularity & Image
Jalin is perceived as a contemporary and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jalin"
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 "Jalin"
"Jalin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3230th of 16616 | 277 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1623rd of 24088 | 1,346 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6245th of 23106 | 164 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11400th of 27321 | 75 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5356th of 35406 | 377 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21851st of 30306 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Jalin" 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) |
45.05% 1660th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
41.97% 2180th/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.91% 1279th/4582 |
46.86% 2420th/5164 |
17.30% 1265th/7313 |
41.46% 3094th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jalin" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jalin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jalin" 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.