Jazalynn
A feminine name combining Jaz, a jazz-inspired rendition of the name Jasmine, and Lynn, meaning "beautiful pool".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Jazalynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazalynn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazalynn births was 2011 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazalynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2011
23 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,212
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jazalynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazalynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazalynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jazalynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazalynn
The name Jazalynn is a modern, invented name that does not have any definitive historical origins or linguistic roots. It is a combination of elements from different languages and cultures, blended together to create a unique and contemporary name.
Jazalynn appears to be derived from the Arabic name Jaza, which means "reward" or "recompense". This Arabic element is then combined with the suffix "-lynn", which has its origins in the Welsh and Gaelic languages, meaning "lake" or "pool". The fusion of these distinct elements results in a name that lacks a clear cultural or historical lineage.
Due to its recent conception, there are no recorded instances of the name Jazalynn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a name that has emerged within the last few decades, likely as a result of the growing trend toward creating unique and inventive names.
As a relatively new name, there are no well-known historical figures who have borne the name Jazalynn. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded as having this first name in recent times:
1. Jazalynn Gonzalez, an American actress and model born in the late 20th century.
2. Jazalynn Smith, an American basketball player who competed in the early 2000s.
3. Jazalynn Ramos, a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter active in the 2010s.
4. Jazalynn Wilkins, an American author and poet whose works were published in the late 2000s.
5. Jazalynn Everett, an American artist and painter who gained recognition in the 2010s.
While the name Jazalynn lacks a deep historical lineage, its unique blend of elements from various cultures reflects the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices. It is a name that represents the contemporary trend of crafting distinctive and meaningful names for individuals.
People
Jazalynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazalynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jazalynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazalynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazalynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Jazalynn a common name?
We classify Jazalynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 232 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazalynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazalynn was 2011, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazalynn is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jazalynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazalynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazalynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jazalynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazalynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jazalynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jazalynn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Jazalynn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.