Jaylynne
A feminine name combining the "Jay" prefix with "Lynne", meaning "beautiful meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Jaylynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaylynne today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaylynne births was 2009 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaylynne. 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
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
2009
38 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,326
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jaylynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaylynne 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 184 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
Jaylynne 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 Jaylynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaylynnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Jaylynne, while Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaylynne
The given name Jaylynne is a relatively modern amalgamation, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a direct linguistic root or cultural origin, but rather appears to be a creative combination of the name elements "Jay" and "Lynne."
The component "Jay" likely derives from the male name "Jay," a diminutive form of the name "Jacob" or "James." Jacob has Hebrew origins, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows," while James comes from the Greek Iakobos, itself derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov.
The "Lynne" portion may stem from the feminine name "Lynn," which has English and Scottish roots, potentially originating from a surname derived from a place name. Some sources suggest it may be related to the Welsh word "llyn," meaning "lake" or "pond."
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jaylynne throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Jaylynne Parrish, an American actress born in 1986, known for her roles in television shows like "The Riches" and "Malice."
Another individual named Jaylynne is Jaylynne Hutchinson, a Canadian basketball player born in 1993, who competed in the NCAA for the University of Illinois and later played professionally in Europe.
Jaylynne Couture, born in 1990, is a Canadian model and beauty pageant titleholder, most notably winning the Miss Universe Canada competition in 2012.
In the literary world, Jaylynne DuPree is an American author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage.
Lastly, Jaylynne Hogan, born in 1988, is an American chef and entrepreneur, recognized for her innovative culinary creations and sustainable food initiatives.
While the name Jaylynne may be relatively modern, these individuals have contributed to its growing prominence across various fields, showcasing the diversity and potential of this unique moniker.
People
Jaylynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaylynne 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
Jaylynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaylynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaylynne 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 928,874 US residents.
Is Jaylynne a common name?
We classify Jaylynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaylynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaylynne was 2009, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaylynne is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaylynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaylynne 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.