girl's name
Jamelyn
JAM-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 84
Jamelyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jamelyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jamelyn?
In 2012, Jamelyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jamelyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jamelyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jamelyn
- English JAM-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Jamelyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jamelyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jamelyn
How popular is the name Jamelyn?
In 2012, Jamelyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jamelyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamelyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jamelyn?
Jamelyn has 3 syllables.
When was Jamelyn most popular?
Jamelyn peaked in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.