All about the name

Jessamyn

Male

« Jessamyn is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God hears' or 'God will hear'. Popularized by American author Jessica Mitford under this pen name, it has gained recent popularity for its uniqueness. The name is sometimes associated with nature, as Jessamine is a fragrant climbing flower native to South America. »

#37940 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Jessamyn is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God hears' or 'God will hear'. It's a distinctive name that has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling. The name Jessamyn was popularized by American author Jessica Mitford, who used it as her pen name. It is often associated with nature, as the Jessamine flower is a fragrant climbing plant native to South America.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jessamyn since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1981
5 births
in 1981
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years