Jessilyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jessilyn is a modern name that combines the name Jessica and the suffix -lyn. It means 'God beholds' and evolved from historical forms like Jessica. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often seen as unique and contemporary. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jessilyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsɪlɪn/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Jessilyn is a modern combination of the name Jessica, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, and the suffix -lyn, which is often used in English to create feminine names.
Meaning
God beholds
Language Evolution
Jessica, Jessie, Jessilyn
Historical Usage
Jessilyn emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique and blended names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jess, Jessie, Jessica
Modern Popularity & Image
Jessilyn is perceived as a contemporary and creative name, often associated with individuality and uniqueness.
📊 Jessilyn Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Jessilyn Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 26 peak births in 1991
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jessilyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jessilyn"
"Jessilyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11760th of 19264 | 30 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5287th of 27321 | 256 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6480th of 35406 | 294 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10940th of 30306 | 102 |
Regional Popularity of "Jessilyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jessilyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jessilyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jessilyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jessilyn" in the United States
The name Jessilyn is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jessilyn has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jessilyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11760th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5287th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6480th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10940th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jessilyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.