An estimated 40,377 living Americans are named Jaylen.
How rare is Jaylen?
Jaylen is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 907 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 59.4% from its 2009 peak.
How old is the typical Jaylen?
The median age of a living American named Jaylen is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 22 years old.
Is Jaylen still popular?
Yes. Jaylen is holding steady, with 907 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Jaylen most common?
Jaylen has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 4.2× more often than the national baseline.
1991Peak 20092025
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
59.4%
2025
907
All-time
40,904
Diaspora map
Jaylen broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee (1998) and became over-represented in 26 states over 25 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 1998 · over-represented in 26 states over 25 years
