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Jesslyn

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Pronounced JES-lin /ˈdʒɛs.lɪn/High

Meaning: Modern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, pool or waterfall), used as a standalone nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A modern blend of Jessica and Lyn, Jesslyn carries the Hebrew meaning 'God beholds' with a fresh, streamlined feel. Friendly and professional, it wears its nickname-name quality proudly.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningModern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, pool or waterfall), used as a standalone name
U.S. rank (2025)#4026 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,631

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719152025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jesslyn is a modern blended name combining Jessica and the suffix -lyn. Jessica derives from Hebrew Yiskah, meaning 'God beholds' or 'foresight,' appearing in the Book of Genesis (as Iscah). Shakespeare popularized Jessica as an English given name in The Merchant of Venice. The suffix -lyn (or -lin) derives from Old English words for lake or waterfall, or is used as a purely phonetic feminine suffix in modern English naming.

Jesslyn began appearing in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century, fitting the pattern of Jess- names that include Jessamine, Jessamyn, and Jessalyn. The -lyn ending lightens and modernizes the familiar Jess- root, creating a name that feels both familiar and fresh. It is most common in American English-speaking communities.

Did you know? Jessica was coined or first recorded by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596) for the daughter of Shylock — making any name derived from Jessica carry a Shakespearean literary pedigree.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Jessica — Hebrew Yiskah etymology and Shakespearean originU.S. Social Security Administration Baby Names — Frequency data for Jesslyn

Variations

JessalynJeslynJessalynnJessamineJessica

Nicknames

JessJessieLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jesslyn mean?

Jesslyn is a modern blend of Jessica (Hebrew: 'God beholds') and Lyn, used as an independent given name.

How do you pronounce Jesslyn?

Jesslyn is pronounced JES-lin /ˈdʒɛs.lɪn/ — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Jesslyn a boy or girl name?

Jesslyn is used exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Jesslyn?

Jesslyn is a rare modern name in the U.S., appearing occasionally in SSA records alongside related forms like Jessalyn.

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