Jadalyn
A feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Jada, meaning "he knows".
Name Census estimates that about 703 living Americans carry the first name Jadalyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jadalyn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadalyn births was 2007 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadalyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
703
~ 1 in 487,560 Americans
Peak year
2007
59 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,226
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jadalyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadalyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 370 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadalyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jadalyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jadalyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Jadalyn, while Ohio, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadalyn
The given name Jadalyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century as a combination of the more traditional names Jade and Jaden. It does not appear to have any direct roots in ancient languages or cultures.
While the name Jadalyn itself is new, its component parts have rich histories. Jade is a precious green gemstone that has been revered for thousands of years, particularly in ancient Chinese and Mesoamerican cultures. The name Jade is derived from the Spanish phrase "piedra de ijada," meaning "stone of the loins" or "loin stone," referring to the belief that jade could cure ailments of the loins and kidneys.
Jaden, on the other hand, is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Jadon, which means "He will judge" or "the judge." This name has biblical origins and was borne by a Levite mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah. It has been in use since ancient times, though its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jadalyn are relatively scarce, as it is a recent coinage. However, it has been bestowed upon a few notable individuals in recent decades. For instance, Jadalyn Sato is a Canadian actress and model born in 1996, known for her roles in various television series and films.
Another notable bearer of the name is Jadalyn Cravens, an American basketball player born in 2000, who currently plays for the University of Tennessee's women's basketball team. Additionally, Jadalyn Ramos is a Puerto Rican beauty queen who competed in the Miss Universe pageant in 2022.
While there may be other individuals with the name Jadalyn throughout history, their records are likely sparse due to the relative newness of the name. As a modern creation, Jadalyn does not have a long and storied history like many ancient names, but it carries the cultural significance and symbolism of its component parts, Jade and Jaden.
People
Jadalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jadalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 703 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadalyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 487,560 US residents.
Is Jadalyn a common name?
We classify Jadalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 711 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadalyn was 2007, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadalyn is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jadalyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jadalyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.