Jacklyn Girl

Popularity: #880 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jacklyn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJadeJennaJessicaJordanJulia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jacklyn. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JacquelineJocelynJillianJasmineJanetJocelynnJadeJanelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jacklyn was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Jacklyn has ranked as high as #850 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Michigan.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 68 0 68
2024 58 0 58
2023 80 0 80
2022 53 0 53
2021 87 0 87
2020 95 0 95
2019 98 0 98
2018 87 0 87
2017 86 0 86
2016 90 0 90
2015 95 0 95
2014 86 0 86
2013 110 0 110
2012 117 0 117
2011 140 0 140
2010 155 0 155
2009 172 0 172
2008 157 0 157
2007 220 0 220
2006 199 0 199
2005 209 0 209
2004 216 0 216
2003 234 0 234
2002 188 0 188
2001 269 0 269
2000 282 0 282
1999 300 0 300
1998 277 0 277
1997 303 0 303
1996 380 0 380
1995 350 0 350
1994 396 0 396
1993 435 0 435
1992 440 0 440
1991 485 0 485
1990 440 0 440
1989 484 5 479
1988 481 0 481
1987 488 0 488
1986 447 0 447
1985 392 0 392
1984 395 0 395
1983 424 0 424
1982 382 0 382
1981 338 0 338
1980 232 0 232
1979 223 0 223
1978 227 0 227
1977 139 0 139
1976 42 0 42
1975 44 0 44
1974 49 0 49
1973 41 0 41
1972 40 0 40
1971 52 0 52
1970 62 0 62
1969 57 0 57
1968 69 0 69
1967 70 0 70
1966 93 0 93
1965 92 0 92
1964 122 0 122
1963 78 0 78
1962 101 0 101
1961 166 0 166
1960 91 0 91
1959 105 0 105
1958 127 0 127
1957 142 0 142
1956 164 0 164
1955 157 0 157
1954 174 0 174
1953 191 0 191
1952 170 0 170
1951 173 0 173
1950 159 0 159
1949 150 0 150
1948 145 0 145
1947 158 0 158
1946 145 0 145
1945 117 0 117
1944 117 0 117
1943 104 0 104
1942 110 0 110
1941 65 0 65
1940 82 0 82
1939 62 0 62
1938 77 0 77
1937 104 0 104
1936 93 0 93
1935 54 0 54
1934 71 0 71
1933 56 0 56
1932 35 0 35
1931 49 0 49
1930 45 0 45
1929 36 0 36
1928 28 0 28
1927 33 0 33
1926 24 0 24
1925 20 0 20
1924 18 0 18
1923 13 0 13
1922 8 0 8
1921 16 0 16
1919 9 0 9
1918 8 0 8
1917 5 0 5
1913 5 0 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 9
41%
CA 8
36%
IN 5
23%