boy name
Jaylen
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#361 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Jaylen in the US, 1880–2025
Jaylen first appears in US records in 1991. It peaked in 2009, when 2,236 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 907.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jaylen popular?
Declining Jaylen is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 6,353 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,151 | |
| 2000s | 18,696 | |
| 1990s | 3,704 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jaylen a boy or a girl name?
Jaylen is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jaylen a popular name right now?
Jaylen is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Jaylen?
In 2025, Jaylen ranked #361 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jaylen most popular?
Jaylen was most popular in 2009, when about 2,236 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.