Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jaylen.
National Rank (2025)
#361
All-Time Peak Rank
#175 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
40,904
Unisex Distribution89.0% Boy / 11.0% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Jaylen Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jaylen
According to SSA data, Jaylen achieved its highest historical rank of #175 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 2,236 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 9.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 35 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jaylen scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-9.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,236Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
35Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:3,704
2000s:18,696
2010s:12,151
2020s:6,353
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJa-yen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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