Yazlynn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Yazmin.
Name Census estimates that about 160 living Americans carry the first name Yazlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yazlynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yazlynn births was 2022 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yazlynn. 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
160
~ 1 in 2,142,215 Americans
Peak year
2022
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,549
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Yazlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yazlynn 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 91 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yazlynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yazlynn 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 Yazlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yazlynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yazlynn
The name Yazlynn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in ancient languages or cultures. It appears to be a creative combination of elements from different linguistic origins, blending sounds and patterns to create a unique and melodic name.
The first part of the name, "Yaz," could potentially be derived from the Persian word "یاز" (yaz), meaning "jasmine," a fragrant flower. However, this connection is speculative, as the name Yazlynn does not seem to have any direct ties to Persian culture or language.
The latter part of the name, "lynn," is a common English name suffix that has its origins in the Celtic word "llyn," meaning "lake" or "pool." This suffix is often used to create feminine names, such as Carolyn, Gwendolyn, and Jacquelyn.
While the name Yazlynn does not have a long historical lineage, it has been gaining popularity in recent decades as parents seek out unique and distinctive names for their children. However, due to its modern creation, there are no recorded historical figures or notable individuals from ancient times who bore this name.
It is worth noting that a handful of individuals with the name Yazlynn have emerged in recent years, but their significance and impact on the broader cultural landscape remain limited. As the name continues to circulate and be adopted by more families, it may develop a deeper historical narrative over time.
In conclusion, Yazlynn is a relatively new name that reflects contemporary trends in name creation, blending elements from different linguistic backgrounds to create a distinctive and melodic moniker. While it lacks a rich historical tapestry, its growing popularity may pave the way for a more substantial legacy in the years to come.
People
Yazlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yazlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yazlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yazlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 160 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yazlynn 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 2,142,215 US residents.
Is Yazlynn a common name?
We classify Yazlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 161 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yazlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Yazlynn was 2022, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yazlynn is about 10 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 Yazlynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yazlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yazlynn 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 Yazlynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yazlynn 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 Yazlynn 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 called Yazlynn?
Find out how many Americans are named Yazlynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.