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How Many People Are Named Jaylen?
Estimated people named Jaylen living in the U.S. today
44,301
Gender distribution
89% male · 11% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 44,994
- Peak year: 2009 (2,546 births)
- Estimated living today: 44,301
Jaylen by age group — who carries the name today?
Jaylen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jaylen
Jaylen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 44,994 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 44,301 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 7,715 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jaylens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jaylen in the US?
An estimated 44,301 people named Jaylen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jaylen rare — about 1 in 7,715 Americans.
Is Jaylen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jaylen is 89% male and 11% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jaylen most popular?
Jaylen peaked in 2009, when 2,546 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jaylen?
Jaylen ranks #983 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).