Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamilyn since 1962
Babies named Jamilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 158 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jamilyn is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962. While it has never ranked among the top 1000, it reached its peak usage in 1984. The name fits into a broader trend of compound names ending in -lyn that were popular in the 1980s. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, and it remains a rare but recognizable choice. Jamilyn's origins are purely English, combining elements from Jamie and Lynn, and it is not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Jamilyn is a modern feminine name formed by combining Jamie (itself a diminutive of James or a feminine form) with the fashionable suffix -lyn. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1962 and saw peak use in 1984. It remains a rare but steady choice in the United States, reflecting a broader trend of compound names ending in -lyn popular in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Lyn
Sibling names for Jamilyn
Names that share Jamilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
