NAME PROFILE
Jaylen
Jaylen is a modern American name, likely a combination of Jay and the popular suffix -len. it has a vibrant, contemporary energy and suggests a person who is social, adaptable, and possesses a steady confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 45,951 |
| Gender | Male (87% / 13%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%NY — 19%FL — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Jaylen Brown (Athlete) · Jaylen Waddle (Athlete) · Jaylen Ramsey (Athlete) · Jaylen Nowell (Athlete) · Jaylen Samuels (Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Jay
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