Jesslyn
Jesslyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God exists or gift, combined with the popular name element '-lyn'.
Origin and history
Jesslyn is a modern American invented name, created by combining the classic name Jesse or Jessica with the popular '-lyn' suffix. It gained mild usage starting in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of invented compound names. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,631 babies in the United States have been named Jesslyn since 1880. It ranks #3442 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.6 %)
- CA (33.2 %)
- AL (5 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- NY (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 180 |
| 1990-2000 | 439 |
| 2000-2010 | 614 |
| 2010-2019 | 809 |
| 2020-2029 | 362 |
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Jesslyn belongs to a mid-to-late 20th-century American trend of blending classic prefixes with soft suffixes like '-lyn'.
- Although it has never entered the U.S. top 100, Jesslyn has maintained a consistent stream of usage for several decades.