Jesselyn
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,402 in 1989
9 babies were named Jesselyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 983 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jesselyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jesselyn, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jesselyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJesselyn first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1989, when it reached #3,402.
- TrendJesselyn has climbed 983 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jesselyn
Jesselyn is a girl name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Jesselyn for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 46 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #3,402 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 699,301 girls |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 186,916 girls |
| 1990s | 10 | 99,602 girls |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 143,062 girls |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,244 girls |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 422,535 girls |
Other spellings of Jesselyn
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Jesselyn
What is the origin of the name Jesselyn?
Jesselyn has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Jesselyn a boy or girl name?
Jesselyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jesselyn?
Jesselyn ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#3,402).