US Popularity:2148
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):French, Hebrew
Meaning:Supplant, supplanter
Jaelyn is a gender-neutral name of American origin that has risen in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. This baby name is a slight respelling of Jaelynn, and derives from the French name Jacqueline, meaning “supplanter” or “supplant.” This meaning can be traced back to the Hebrew name Jacob, which has the same definition. To supplant means to replace, so knowing these roots, baby Jaelyn will surely shake things in your life up for the better!

Jaelyn Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Jaelyn is currently #2148 in U.S. births
Boy:Jaelyn is currently #7018 in U.S. births
Girl:Jaelyn is currently #2496 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2496
in 2023
- 215
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 161

  • Name Doctor, Jacqueline

  • Behind the Names, Jacqueline, January 2019

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