Holding steady.
Popularity of Jasalyn since 1991
Babies named Jasalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jasalyn is a modern feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1991. Its use peaked in 2007, though it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, and the trajectory since that peak has been stable, indicating consistent but very low frequency. The name's creation aligns with a broader pattern of blending a floral or fashionable first element with the suffix -lyn, seen in names like Madelyn and Kaitlyn. While Jasalyn is not linked to any specific top states or famous bearers, its rare and invented nature appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name rooted in contemporary American naming trends.
Jasalyn is a modern coinage that appears to blend the beginning of Jasmine, a Persian-derived name for the jasmine flower, with the popular suffix -lyn, from names like Lynn or Evelyn. It emerged in the United States in the early 1990s, reflecting a broader trend of creating distinctive feminine names by combining familiar sounds and suffixes. There is no known historical or linguistic root outside of this modern formation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jasi, Jas, Lyn, Sally
Sibling names for Jasalyn
Names that share Jasalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
