girl's name
Jessilyn
JES-ih-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 682
Jessilyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 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 1991, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jessilyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 192 |
| 2000s | 186 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Jessilyn?
In 2023, Jessilyn was given to 7 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 Jessilyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jessilyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jessilyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jessilyn
- English JES-ih-lin
Sibling Names for Jessilyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jessilyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jessilyn
How popular is the name Jessilyn?
In 2023, Jessilyn was given to 7 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 Jessilyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jessilyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jessilyn?
Jessilyn has 3 syllables.
When was Jessilyn most popular?
Jessilyn peaked in 1991, when 26 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.