Jyl
girl nameJyl entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #1102 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#1102
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4960 |
| 1950s | #3868 |
| 1960s | #4614 |
| 1970s | #5741 |
| 1980s | #7014 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jyl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jyl alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jyl in 2025?
- Jyl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jyl most popular?
- Jyl peaked in 1954, reaching #1102 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jyl with classmates?
- Jyl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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