Jalyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jalyn is a modern American name derived from the elements of Jay and Lynn, meaning calm or peaceful and associated with water. It has evolved from names like Jay and Jailyn and gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name is seen as unique and creative, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Jalyn is most popular in Louisiana, 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jalyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, 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. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, 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, 'Jalyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3765th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1648th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4730th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8600th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7682nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2594th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1056th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4411th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jalyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jalyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪlɪn/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Jalyn is a modern name that combines elements from the names Jay and Lynn. Jay can be derived from the jaybird or can also be a diminutive of names like Jason, while Lynn is of Welsh origin meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall'.
Meaning
calm, peaceful, lake
Language Evolution
Jay, Jailyn, Jalynn
Historical Usage
Jalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy combination name in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Jailyn, Jalynn, Jaylyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Jalyn is perceived as a modern, creative name that embodies a sense of individuality and uniqueness.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jalyn"
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 "Jalyn"
"Jalyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3765th of 16616 | 220 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1648th of 24088 | 1,315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4730th of 23106 | 248 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8600th of 12526 | 26 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7682nd of 19264 | 82 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2594th of 27321 | 696 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1056th of 35406 | 3,630 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4411th of 30306 | 384 |
Regional Popularity of "Jalyn" 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) |
47.68% 1757th/3685 |
- |
38.68% 2009th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.13% 1518th/4582 |
- |
16.97% 1241st/7313 |
45.88% 3424th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Jalyn" 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) |
45.64% 1682nd/3685 |
73.25% 3278th/4475 |
37.16% 1930th/5194 |
60.55% 3825th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.14% 923rd/4582 |
27.03% 1396th/5164 |
10.73% 785th/7313 |
24.51% 1829th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
54.51% 3719th/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jalyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jalyn" 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.