Joylyn
Feminine name of English origin combining joy and the ending -lyn.
Name Census estimates that about 350 living Americans carry the first name Joylyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joylyn today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joylyn births was 1977 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joylyn. 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
350
~ 1 in 979,298 Americans
Peak year
1977
13 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,380
Tracked since 1936
Popularity
Joylyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joylyn from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 76 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joylyn 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 Joylyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joylyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Joylyn
The name Joylyn is a modern English name that originated in the 20th century. It is a combination of the words "joy" and "lyn," with "joy" being derived from the Old French word "joie," meaning happiness or delight, and "lyn" being a common English suffix used in names.
While the name itself is relatively new, the concept of joy has been present in various cultures and languages throughout history. The ancient Greeks and Romans had similar words like "chara" and "gaudium," respectively, which conveyed the idea of joy or gladness.
Joylyn does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the concept of joy has been celebrated and explored in various literary works, philosophical writings, and religious teachings across different cultures and time periods.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Joylyn are likely from the mid-20th century, as it gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. Some notable individuals who have been given the name Joylyn throughout history include:
1. Joylyn Lyn Triplett (born 1962), an American former professional basketball player who played in the Women's Professional Basketball League.
2. Joylyn Cherie Bunting (born 1961), an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for her work in the Christian music industry.
3. Joylyn Anita Paige (born 1953), an American former professional tennis player who competed in the 1970s and early 1980s.
4. Joylyn Wynette Benton (born 1947), an American singer and actress, best known for her work in country music.
5. Joylyn Rachelle Phillips (born 1969), an American writer and poet, known for her work exploring themes of identity and social justice.
While these examples span different fields and decades, they showcase the diverse ways in which the name Joylyn has been embraced and celebrated throughout history, reflecting the enduring concept of joy that has resonated across cultures and generations.
People
Joylyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joylyn 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
Joylyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joylyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 350 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joylyn 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 979,298 US residents.
Is Joylyn a common name?
We classify Joylyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 400 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joylyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Joylyn was 1977, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joylyn is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joylyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joylyn 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.