Jesslyn

Jesslyn 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 50 girls in the United States.

Jesslyn at a glance

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

About the name Jesslyn

Jesslyn 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, Jesslyn first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1967 in 2017, and in 2024 50 babies received the name — 2,595 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jesslyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1967 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Jesslyn in 2024
50
Total since 1880
2,595

Jesslyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#5591 in 2019
Babies named Jesslyn in 2019
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jesslyn mean?

The meaning of Jesslyn 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 Jesslyn a boy or girl name?

Jesslyn is a girl name. In 2024, 50 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jesslyn?

Jesslyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jesslyn?

Jesslyn first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1967 in 2017, and 50 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].