How Many People Are Named Jessamyn?
Complete statistics for the name Jessamyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jessamyn is a very rare female name, with only 711 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 464,018 Americans. The majority of those named Jessamyn are between 30 and 60 years old, with the peak year of popularity being 1981 when 37 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 732 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jessamyn Through the Generations
Jessamyn's journey through the generations shows a unique pattern. With its peak in 1981, the name has since seen a slow decline, but it remains a name between classic and modern, appealing to parents looking for something distinctive yet familiar. Today, most Jessamyns are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady presence across different age groups, though fewer under-30s carry the name, suggesting it might be less popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jessamyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jessamyn
How Many People Have the Name Jessamyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 711 people in the United States currently share the name Jessamyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 464,018 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jessamyn a Common or Rare Name?
Jessamyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jessamyn Mean?
Jessamyn means "creative variant of Jamina" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jessamyn in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Jessamyn Most Popular?
The name Jessamyn reached peak popularity in 1981, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jessamyn?
Approximately 711 people named Jessamyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 732. That works out to roughly 1 in 464,018 Americans.
Is Jessamyn a rare name?
Jessamyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 464,018 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jessamyn mean?
Jessamyn means "creative variant of Jamina" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jessamyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Jessamyn are male and 99% are female.
When was Jessamyn most popular?
Jessamyn peaked in 1981 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.