Find out how popular the first name Jazlyn has been for the last 43 years (from 1981 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jazlyn by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Jazlyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 558 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jazlyn.

The history of the first name Jazlyn

The name Jazlyn is a relatively modern name that emerged in the 20th century. It is an English variant of the name Jaslyn, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jasmine, meaning "gift from God." The name Jasmine itself is believed to have originated from the Persian word "yasmin," referring to the jasmine flower.

While the exact origins of the spelling variation "Jazlyn" are unclear, it is thought to have been created as a more unique and personalized version of the traditional name Jasmine. The addition of the letter "z" may have been influenced by the rising popularity of names containing the letter combination "yz" or "zy" in the late 20th century.

There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Jazlyn in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be found in birth records from the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jazlyn is Jazlyn Gevargizian, an American model and actress born in 1981. Another notable figure is Jazlyn Yeager, an American soccer player born in 1993, who played for the University of Colorado Boulder and the Colorado Rapids Women's team.

In the world of literature, Jazlyn Munro is a character in the novel "The Forgotten Ones" by Lori Handeland, published in 2007. The name has also been used for fictional characters in various other works, such as the television series "Jessie" and the film "The Lucky One."

Other individuals with the name Jazlyn include Jazlyn Pearson, an American basketball player who played for the University of Central Arkansas, and Jazlyn Esparza, a Mexican-American singer and songwriter known for her work in the Latin pop genre.

It is important to note that while the name Jazlyn has gained popularity in recent decades, it is still considered a relatively uncommon name, particularly in comparison to its more traditional counterparts like Jasmine and Jessica.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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