Total births
682
Girls' name · since 1968
Jessilyn
682 babies named Jessilyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1968, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 682
- total births
- 1968–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Jessilyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 682 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Jessilyn recorded 682 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2023.
- 682 total births
- 1968–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
682 girls have been named Jessilyn since 1968, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 682
- total births
- 1968–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Jessilyn was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
26 babies were named Jessilyn in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Jessilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jessilyn's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jessilyn at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Jessilyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2023
- Peak year (1991)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Jessilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jessilyn's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Jessilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
122 births
- 1990s
1990s
192 births
- 2000s
2000s
186 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 192 births (28% of all-time use).
How Jessilyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jessilyn's total volume
Jessilyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jessilyn by state
Where Jessilyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Jessilyn's total US births 2.9%
Even split
20 of 682 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jessilyn? ▼
682 babies have been named Jessilyn since 1968. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1991 with 26 births.
When was Jessilyn most popular? ▼
Jessilyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Jessilyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jessilyn are California (20 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jessilyn been used? ▼
Jessilyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 56 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Jessilyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jessica, Jessie, Jesse, Jessi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jessilyn's data
- Jessilyn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (192 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jessilyns (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jessilyn
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Compare Jessilyn side by side: Jessilyn vs Jessica Jessilyn vs Jessie Jessilyn vs Jesse
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jessilyn: Baby Name Since 1968 - 682 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jessilyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jessilyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.