Jlynn
A feminine name blending the names Jennifer and Lynn; graceful beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 857 living Americans carry the first name Jlynn. It is a predominantly female name (92.6% of registrations). The average person named Jlynn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jlynn births was 2007 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jlynn. 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
857
~ 1 in 399,947 Americans
Peak year
2007
57 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,610
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Jlynn
Jlynn leans heavily female at 92.6% of total registrations, but 64 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jlynn as a male name
- Ranked #12,978 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2002 (10 births)
Jlynn as a female name
- Ranked #10,610 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (51 births)
Popularity
Jlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jlynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 386 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jlynn 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 Jlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jlynn, while Illinois, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jlynn
The name Jlynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional feminine name Lynn. The roots of Lynn can be traced back to the Old French lin, meaning "flax" or "linen." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially used as an occupational surname for someone involved in the linen trade.
While the exact origin of the spelling Jlynn is unclear, it is possible that it emerged as a way to add a unique flair or personal touch to the name Lynn. The addition of the letter "J" at the beginning could be seen as a nod to the popular practice of combining initials or creating hybrid names in more recent times.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the specific spelling Jlynn. However, the name Lynn itself has a long and rich history, with records of its use dating back to the Middle Ages in various parts of Europe.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lynn can be found in the 13th century, when a woman named Lynn de Bodekesham was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Cambridgeshire, England. Another notable early bearer of the name was Lynn Wyche, an English noblewoman who lived in the 15th century and was involved in the Wars of the Roses.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Lynn, though it is uncertain if any of them were specifically called Jlynn. Some examples include Lynn Fontanne (1887-1983), a British-American actress renowned for her work on Broadway, and Lynn Margulis (1938-2011), an American evolutionary biologist and educator.
Other notable individuals named Lynn include Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), an English actress and member of the famous Redgrave acting dynasty, and Lynn Hill (born 1961), an American rock climber and author who is considered a pioneer in the sport of free climbing.
It is worth noting that while the spelling Jlynn may be relatively modern, it has likely been adopted by a growing number of individuals in recent years as a unique and creative variation on the traditional Lynn. However, due to the lack of historical records and census data specifically focused on this spelling, it is difficult to provide a comprehensive account of its usage and popularity over time.
People
Jlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jlynn 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
Jlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 857 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jlynn 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 399,947 US residents.
Is Jlynn a common name?
We classify Jlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 868 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jlynn was 2007, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jlynn is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jlynn a female name?
Yes, 92.6% of people registered as Jlynn 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.
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.