Jillynn
A feminine name, a variant of Jillian meaning "youthful" or "down-like."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jillynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jillynn today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jillynn births was 1969 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jillynn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jillynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1969
6 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1982 SSA rank
#9,708
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Jillynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jillynn from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jillynn 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 Jillynn 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 Jillynn
The name Jillynn is a modern English feminine name, believed to have originated as a combination of the names Jill and Lynn. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle English period, around the 13th to 15th centuries.
The name Jill is a diminutive form of the medieval English name Gillian, which itself derived from the ancient Germanic name Gilla, meaning "child" or "servant." Gillian was popularized in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, as it was the name of several noblewomen during that time.
Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a waterfall, pool, or lake. It was initially used as a surname in reference to people living near such geographical features.
While the combination of Jill and Lynn to form Jillynn is a relatively modern invention, the name Jillynn itself does not appear to have any significant historical references or recorded usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jillynn are from the late 20th century, when it began to gain popularity as a unique and stylish blend of traditional names. Some notable individuals with the first name Jillynn include:
1. Jillynn Wallick (born 1985), an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Kenzie Paige.
2. Jillynn Pruitt (born 1964), an American actress and singer known for her roles in television series like "The New WKRP in Cincinnati" and "The Bold and the Beautiful."
3. Jillynn Lapidus (born 1970), a Canadian politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
4. Jillynn Wallick (born 1985), an American professional wrestler and valet, also known by her ring name Kenzie Paige.
5. Jillynn Kyrillos (born 1962), an American politician who served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
It's important to note that while these individuals share the first name Jillynn, their biographical details and achievements may vary, as this is a relatively uncommon name.
People
Jillynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jillynn 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
Jillynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jillynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jillynn 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jillynn a common name?
We classify Jillynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jillynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jillynn was 1969, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jillynn is about 49 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 Jillynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jillynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jillynn 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 Jillynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jillynn 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 Jillynn 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 Jillynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.