Rising since 1997, #1,548 for girls today.
Popularity of Jesly since 1995
Babies named Jesly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 181 |
Meaning & origin
Jesly is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. As of 2025, it ranks 1548 (one in every 11,818 girls), and its popularity has been consistently rising since 1997, reaching its peak in 2025. The name is most common in Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it is thought to be a blend of Jessica or Jesslyn with the popular -ly suffix, fitting a trend of melodic, surname-style names for girls.
Jesly appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1995. It may be a blend of Jessica or Jesslyn with the fashionable -ly suffix, or a variant spelling of Jesley. The name is used primarily for girls and has been rising in usage since the late 1990s.
Where Jesly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jes, Jessi, Lee
Sibling names for Jesly
Names that share Jesly's style, for a brother or sister.
