Jezlyn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "hazel eye".
Name Census estimates that about 168 living Americans carry the first name Jezlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jezlyn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jezlyn births was 2007 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jezlyn. 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
168
~ 1 in 2,040,204 Americans
Peak year
2007
17 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,631
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jezlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jezlyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 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
Jezlyn 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 Jezlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jezlyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jezlyn
The name Jezlyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to be a combination of the names Jez and Lynne. The name Jez is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Ezra, which means "helper" or "aid." Lynne is an English name derived from the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree."
While the name Jezlyn itself does not have a long historical background, its component parts have been present in various cultures and languages for centuries. The name Ezra, for example, is found in the Old Testament and has been used by Jewish communities for millennia. Similarly, the name Lynne has roots in ancient Germanic languages and has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries.
There are no known historical references to the name Jezlyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent coinage and the fact that it is not derived from a specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jezlyn is Jezlyn Jade Carothers, an American model and actress born in 1994. Another notable bearer of the name is Jezlyn Hazelrick, a South African cricketer born in 1991.
Other individuals named Jezlyn include:
1. Jezlyn Fernandes, a Canadian journalist and television presenter born in the late 20th century.
2. Jezlyn Wallick, an American author and illustrator of children's books, active in the early 21st century.
3. Jezlyn Byrne, an Irish-born American dancer and choreographer, born in the mid-20th century.
4. Jezlyn Marcellino, a Filipino-American singer and songwriter, active in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
5. Jezlyn Harrell, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, born in the late 20th century.
While the name Jezlyn is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its blend of Hebrew and English roots, combined with its unique and melodic sound, may contribute to its appeal among parents seeking distinctive and meaningful names for their children.
People
Jezlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jezlyn 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
Jezlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jezlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 168 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jezlyn 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 2,040,204 US residents.
Is Jezlyn a common name?
We classify Jezlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jezlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jezlyn was 2007, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jezlyn is about 14 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 Jezlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jezlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jezlyn 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 Jezlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jezlyn 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 Jezlyn 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 are named Jezlyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.