Jessilyn
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Jessilyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 682 babies have been named Jessilyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jessilyn is past its peak , currently ranked #22,867 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,867
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Jessilyn
Jessilyn is a girl name .
Jessilyn is currently ranked #22,867 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jessilyn include Jes, Jess, Jessy, Jessie, Jessi, Jessiy, Jessiie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Jey, and Jeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jessilyn include Jessica, Jessie, Jessa, Jesse, Jesslyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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