Declining since 2005, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeslyn since 1977
Babies named Jeslyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 667 |
| 2010s | 505 |
| 2020s | 155 |
Meaning & origin
Jeslyn is a modern feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1977. It belongs to the popular -lyn family of names, a trend that surged in the 2000s. Its rank of 5,238 as of 2025 places it among rarer choices, with a 1-in-66,969 frequency among newborn girls. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, but has since been on a declining trajectory, reflecting the ebb of the -lyn suffix craze. While not widely used in any specific state, Jeslyn has a contemporary, melodic feel that fits the pattern of invented names blending familiar sounds. Its versatility allows for nicknames like Jess or Lyn, and it pairs well with other modern names such as Madelyn or Jace.
Jeslyn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1977. It likely blends the popular 'Jess-' element from names like Jessica with the common diminutive suffix '-lyn'. Its rise corresponds with the trend for invented, melodic names ending in -lyn, and it saw a peak in usage in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jes, Jess, Lyn, Jessi
Sibling names for Jeslyn
Names that share Jeslyn's style, for a brother or sister.
