Jaylene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaylene is a modern American name that combines the imagery of the jaybird with a feminine suffix. It reflects traits of creativity and modernity. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Jaylene has evolved from names like Jay and Jayla and gained popularity in the late 20th century, representing a trendy choice in contemporary naming.
The name Jaylene is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Jaylene has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jaylene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13208th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11564th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6317th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2602nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3025th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 818th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 921st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaylene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaylene"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪliːn/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Jaylene is a modern blend of the name Jay, which is derived from the jaybird, and the suffix -lene, which is often used in feminine names.
Meaning
A combination of the jaybird and a feminine suffix.
Language Evolution
Jay, Jayla, Jaylene
Historical Usage
Jaylene gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a trendy and modern name.
Variants & Derivatives
Jailene, Jayla, Jailyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jaylene is viewed as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Jaylene Clark Owens, Jaylene T. Wong
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaylene"
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 "Jaylene"
"Jaylene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13208th of 16616 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11564th of 24088 | 62 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6317th of 9204 | 26 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2602nd of 12526 | 360 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3025th of 19264 | 370 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2759th of 27321 | 640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 818th of 35406 | 5,049 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 921st of 30306 | 3,523 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaylene" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jaylene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
67.10% 1862nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
82.01% 3022nd/3685 |
48.49% 2170th/4475 |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
36.30% 2293rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.02% 1559th/4582 |
11.00% 568th/5164 |
17.23% 1260th/7313 |
6.77% 505th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.67% 1660th/3984 |
26.94% 1209th/4487 |
19.39% 1323rd/6822 |
7.03% 441st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jaylene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaylene" 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.