Jessalyn

Jessalyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 girls in the United States.

Jessalyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jessalyn

Jessalyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jessalyn first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1405 in 1999, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 3,673 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jessalyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#1405 in 1999
Peak year
2001
Babies named Jessalyn in 2024
26
Total since 1880
3,673

Jessalyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3126 in 1996
Babies named Jessalyn in 2010
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jessalyn mean?

The meaning of Jessalyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jessalyn a boy or girl name?

Jessalyn is a girl name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jessalyn?

Jessalyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jessalyn?

Jessalyn first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #1405 in 1999, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].