Jaylaun
A masculine name derived from the French "Jacques" meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jaylaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaylaun today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaylaun births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaylaun. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaylaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,369
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Jaylaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaylaun 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 Jaylaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaylaun
The name Jaylaun has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken by the Vedic civilization that flourished in the Indian subcontinent around 1500-500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words 'jaya' meaning victory or triumph, and 'lun' which means to attain or achieve.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaylaun can be traced back to the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed around 1500-1000 BCE. In the Rigveda, the name Jaylaun is mentioned as a warrior who fought bravely in battles and emerged victorious.
During the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from 322-185 BCE, there are records of a prominent general named Jaylaun who led the imperial army to several victories. His exploits and valor earned him a place in the historical annals of the time.
In the 5th century CE, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Jaylaun lived in the Nalanda University, which was a center of Buddhist learning. He is credited with writing several treatises on metaphysics and logic, which influenced the development of Buddhist thought.
In the 11th century, a celebrated poet and playwright named Jaylaun lived in the court of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. His works, which included romantic epics and satirical plays, were widely acclaimed and are still studied today.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, a renowned musician named Jaylaun was patronized by the emperors Akbar and Jahangir. He is said to have composed numerous ragas and compositions that have become part of the classical Indian music tradition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Jaylaun throughout history. While the name may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Jaylaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaylaun 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
Jaylaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaylaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaylaun 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jaylaun a common name?
We classify Jaylaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaylaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaylaun was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaylaun is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaylaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaylaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaylaun in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Jaylaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaylaun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaylaun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jaylaun?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.