Jessalyn
Jessalyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from Jessie or Jessica ('he sees' or 'gift') paired with the suffix '-lyn' ('lake' or 'waterfall').
Origin and history
Jessalyn is a modern American blended name created by combining Jesse or Jessica with the popular suffix '-lyn'. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar compound names. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,700 babies in the United States have been named Jessalyn since 1880. It ranks #2901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 514 |
| 1990-2000 | 870 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,097 |
| 2010-2019 | 921 |
| 2020-2029 | 209 |
Famous people named Jessalyn
- Jessalyn Gilsig: Actress
- Jessalyn Wanlim: Actress, Model
- Jessalyn Grace: Content Creator, Influencer
Nicknames
Jess, Jessa, Jessie, Lynn
Fun facts
- Jessalyn is part of a 20th-century American trend of appending '-lyn' to traditional roots like Jesse or Jessica.
- Over 3,700 girls in the United States have been named Jessalyn since 1880, maintaining steady, niche popularity.