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UK girl's name

Jaslyn

A feminine name of English origin, a combination meaning "God's gift".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jaslyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaslyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1999 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Jaslyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jaslyn ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Jaslyn.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaslyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Jaslyn mean?

The given name Jaslyn is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to be a combination of the names Jasmine and Lynn. Jasmine is a Persian name derived from the jasmine flower, while Lynn is an English name with roots in the Old English word for "pool" or "lake."

There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Jaslyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. This suggests that the name is a more recent creation, possibly inspired by the growing popularity of unique and unconventional names in Western cultures.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Jaslyn are difficult to pinpoint due to its relatively recent emergence. However, a few notable individuals who have borne this name include Jaslyn Michèle Polk, an American singer-songwriter born in 1988, and Jaslyn Vivent, a Puerto Rican actress and model born in 1992.

Jaslyn Singer, an American actress and model, was born in 1992 and has appeared in several television shows and films. Jaslyn Polano, a Canadian YouTuber and social media influencer, was born in 1996 and has gained a significant following for her fashion and lifestyle content.

Another individual named Jaslyn is Jaslyn Lau, a Malaysian singer and actress born in 1997. She has released several successful albums and appeared in various television dramas and films in Malaysia and Singapore.

While the name Jaslyn is still relatively uncommon, its modern and unique sound has likely contributed to its increasing popularity in recent decades. However, due to its recent origins, it lacks the rich historical background and cultural significance that many older names possess.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jaslyn over time

The chart below shows babies named Jaslyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jaslyn, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jaslyn
01234199920072016

Decades

Jaslyn by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaslyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5831 6 2
2000s #4334 7 2
1990s #3900 3 1

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FAQ

Jaslyn: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jaslyn in the UK right now?

In 2016, Jaslyn was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Jaslyn most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Jaslyn in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jaslyn?

A feminine name of English origin, a combination meaning "God's gift".

How many people are called Jaslyn in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Jaslyn across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.