Declining since 2017, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Jesslyn since 1915
Babies named Jesslyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 180 |
| 1990s | 439 |
| 2000s | 614 |
| 2010s | 809 |
| 2020s | 362 |
Meaning & origin
Jesslyn is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but climbed in usage during the 2010s, peaking in 2017. It combines the popular Jessica root with the -lyn suffix, a pattern seen in many feminine names of the era. As of 2025, it ranks 3975th nationally, with approximately 1 in 44,646 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been falling since its 2017 peak. Top states for Jesslyn include Texas and California, suggesting a concentration in the southern and western U.S. Like many -lyn names, Jesslyn fits a style that favors soft, feminine endings without being overly traditional.
Jesslyn is a 20th-century invented name, formed by blending elements of Jessica (a biblical name derived from Iscah, meaning 'to behold' in Hebrew) with the fashionable suffix -lyn, seen in names like Evelyn and Marilyn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 and saw a rise in the late 20th century, especially in the 2010s.
Where Jesslyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jessi, Lyn
Sibling names for Jesslyn
Names that share Jesslyn's style, for a brother or sister.
