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Jazlyn

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Pronounced JAZ-lin /ˈdʒæz.lɪn/High

Meaning: Modern American blend of Jasmine (from Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') and the popular feminine suffix -lyn, creating a contemporary girls' name carrying the floral meaning of jasmineMedium

In 30 seconds: Jazlyn is a modern American name that fuses the floral elegance of Jasmine with the friendly -lyn suffix. Bright, two-syllable, and carrying a warm perfumed energy.
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Origin MediumAmerican English, Persian
MeaningModern American blend of Jasmine (from Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') and the popular feminine suffix -lyn, creating a contemporary girls' name carrying the floral meaning of jasmine
U.S. rank (2025)#537 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births563 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,485

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jazlyn is a modern American coinage formed by combining Jas- (from Jasmine, Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') with the productive feminine suffix -lyn (from Welsh llyn meaning 'lake' or simply used as a euphonious ending). The jasmine element traces to Persian and Sanskrit yuthika, and the flower has symbolized beauty, love, and grace across Persian, South Asian, and Arabian cultures for millennia.

Jazlyn appeared on U.S. name charts in the 1990s and reached moderate popularity through the 2000s, charting in the top 500. It belongs to a large family of Jazz- and Jas- feminine names including Jasmine, Jaslene, and Jazzlyn. The variant Jazzlyn (with double z) also charts. The name is particularly used in African American and Latino communities and carries a vibrant, musical energy from the jazz association.

Did you know? The jasmine flower, whose Persian name yasmin gives Jazlyn its root, has been used in perfumery for over 2,000 years and remains one of the most prized scents in the world — the name literally carries centuries of fragrant history.
Overall data confidence 80%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JazzlynJaslynnJaslyn

Nicknames

JazzJazLyn

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If you like Jazlyn…

Jasmine— the full form of the same floral root from which Jazlyn derives
Jazzlyn— the double-z variant spelling of the identical name with the same musicality
Brooklyn— two-syllable modern feminine name with the same -lyn ending and contemporary feel
Roselyn— shares the floral femininity and the -lyn suffix in the same modern register

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jazlyn mean?

Jazlyn is a modern blend of Jasmine (from Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') and the -lyn suffix, carrying the fragrant floral meaning of jasmine.

How do you pronounce Jazlyn?

It is said JAZ-lin — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jazlyn a boy or girl name?

Jazlyn is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Jazlyn?

Jazlyn ranks in the U.S. top 500 for girls and has been in use since the 1990s, with continued steady popularity in African American and Latino communities.