Jacklyn Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JACK-lin //ˈdʒæk.lɪn//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Supplanter; Hebrew: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jacklyn is derived from the name Jacqueline, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was adopted into Latin as Iacobus, which later evolved into the Old French form Jacques. The feminine form Jacqueline emerged in France during the medieval period, becoming popularized through the influence of French nobility.
The transition of Jacqueline into English occurred in the 17th century, particularly with the importation of French culture and language during the Norman Conquest, leading to the anglicized version Jacklyn. Historically, the name Jacqueline gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly due to notable figures such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the wife of U.S.
President John F. Kennedy, who became a cultural icon.
The name's association with nobility and elegance has contributed to its enduring appeal. The name has also been featured in various literary works and films, enhancing its cultural resonance.
The diminutive form Jack has been used as a familiar or affectionate variant, further embedding the name within English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Jacklyn and its variants have been associated with qualities such as strength and resilience, reflecting the characteristics attributed to its historical and literary bearers.
The name's evolution from a biblical root to a modern feminine form illustrates the dynamic nature of naming conventions and their ability to adapt across languages and cultures. As such, Jacklyn serves as a representation of both historical significance and cultural identity.
Famous people named Jacklyn
In this section, you will find notable people named Jacklyn. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jacklyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Jacklyn who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Jacklyn Zeman is an actress best known for General Hospital, The Bay, and One Life to Live.
Jacklyn Smith is an actress and businesswoman best known for Charlie's Angels, The Night They Took Miss Beautiful, and The Love Boat.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jacklyn was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Jacklyn has ranked as high as #705 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Jacklyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jacklyn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jacklyn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jacklyn (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jacklyn.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2019 | 98 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2017 | 86 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2013 | 110 |
| 2012 | 117 |
| 2011 | 140 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2009 | 172 |
| 2008 | 157 |
| 2007 | 220 |
| 2006 | 199 |
| 2005 | 209 |
| 2004 | 216 |
| 2003 | 234 |
| 2002 | 188 |
| 2001 | 269 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 1999 | 300 |
| 1998 | 277 |
| 1997 | 303 |
| 1996 | 380 |
| 1995 | 350 |
| 1994 | 396 |
| 1993 | 435 |
| 1992 | 440 |
| 1991 | 485 |
| 1990 | 440 |
| 1989 | 479 |
| 1988 | 481 |
| 1987 | 488 |
| 1986 | 447 |
| 1985 | 392 |
| 1984 | 395 |
| 1983 | 424 |
| 1982 | 381 |
| 1981 | 338 |
| 1980 | 232 |
| 1979 | 223 |
| 1978 | 227 |
| 1977 | 139 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1971 | 52 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1969 | 57 |
| 1968 | 69 |
| 1967 | 70 |
| 1966 | 93 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1964 | 122 |
| 1963 | 78 |
| 1962 | 101 |
| 1961 | 166 |
| 1960 | 91 |
| 1959 | 105 |
| 1958 | 127 |
| 1957 | 142 |
| 1956 | 164 |
| 1955 | 157 |
| 1954 | 174 |
| 1953 | 191 |
| 1952 | 170 |
| 1951 | 173 |
| 1950 | 159 |
| 1949 | 150 |
| 1948 | 145 |
| 1947 | 158 |
| 1946 | 145 |
| 1945 | 117 |
| 1944 | 117 |
| 1943 | 104 |
| 1942 | 110 |
| 1941 | 65 |
| 1940 | 82 |
| 1939 | 62 |
| 1938 | 77 |
| 1937 | 104 |
| 1936 | 93 |
| 1935 | 54 |
| 1934 | 71 |
| 1933 | 56 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1931 | 49 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1929 | 36 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |