Jaclyn Girl

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JACK-lin //ˈdʒæk.lɪn//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Supplanter; Hebrew: God has been gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jaclyn is a modern variant of the name Jacqueline, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This name was adopted into Greek as Iakobos and later into Latin as Iacobus. The name evolved into the Old French form Jacques, which became popular in medieval France.

From Jacques, the feminine form Jacqueline emerged, which was subsequently Anglicized to Jaclyn in the 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating unique spellings and variations of traditional names in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name Jacqueline gained prominence in the 15th century, particularly through its association with notable figures such as Jacqueline of Bavaria, a significant historical figure who was a queen consort in the Netherlands.

The name further solidified its cultural significance through literary works and translations, including its appearance in various adaptations of biblical texts and classic literature. The name's enduring appeal was also bolstered by its use in the 20th century, particularly in the context of popular culture and media.

Culturally, Jaclyn and its variants have been associated with qualities such as grace and elegance, often linked to the feminine ideals of the time. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, contributing to its resonance in Western culture.

Additionally, diminutive forms like Jackie have been widely used, further embedding the name within familial and social traditions. Overall, Jaclyn reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in a historical lineage that spans centuries.

Famous people named Jaclyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Jaclyn. 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 Jaclyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jaclyn Smith is an actress and businesswoman best known for Charlie's Angels, The Night They Took Miss Beautiful, and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jaclyn. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jaclyn was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Jaclyn has ranked as high as #236 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Jaclyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jaclyn 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 Jaclyn 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 Jaclyn.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 61 0 61
2024 63 0 63
2023 77 0 77
2022 86 0 86
2021 105 0 105
2020 118 0 118
2019 136 0 136
2018 146 0 146
2017 152 0 152
2016 150 0 150
2015 158 0 158
2014 152 0 152
2013 145 0 145
2012 171 0 171
2011 192 0 192
2010 176 0 176
2009 203 0 203
2008 194 0 194
2007 286 0 286
2006 315 0 315
2005 393 0 393
2004 408 0 408
2003 466 0 466
2002 521 0 521
2001 579 0 579
2000 614 0 614
1999 646 0 646
1998 703 0 703
1997 771 0 771
1996 940 0 940
1995 1,090 0 1,090
1994 1,262 5 1,257
1993 1,497 0 1,497
1992 1,775 0 1,775
1991 1,827 0 1,827
1990 2,163 8 2,155
1989 2,228 10 2,218
1988 2,502 5 2,497
1987 2,410 6 2,404
1986 2,111 8 2,103
1985 2,392 7 2,385
1984 2,175 7 2,168
1983 2,393 6 2,387
1982 2,139 0 2,139
1981 1,826 18 1,808
1980 1,693 0 1,693
1979 2,319 16 2,303
1978 2,129 0 2,129
1977 1,945 6 1,939
1976 325 0 325
1975 51 0 51
1974 35 0 35
1973 58 0 58
1972 49 0 49
1971 52 0 52
1970 76 0 76
1969 104 0 104
1968 88 0 88
1967 70 0 70
1966 67 0 67
1965 65 0 65
1964 64 0 64
1963 71 0 71
1962 68 0 68
1961 70 0 70
1960 43 0 43
1959 44 0 44
1958 50 0 50
1957 78 0 78
1956 79 0 79
1955 91 0 91
1954 79 0 79
1953 99 0 99
1952 78 0 78
1951 69 0 69
1950 86 0 86
1949 59 0 59
1948 58 0 58
1947 56 0 56
1946 48 0 48
1945 42 0 42
1944 35 0 35
1943 27 0 27
1942 26 0 26
1941 21 0 21
1940 24 0 24
1939 19 0 19
1938 24 0 24
1937 21 0 21
1936 19 0 19
1935 13 0 13
1934 17 0 17
1933 19 0 19
1932 15 0 15
1931 23 0 23
1930 9 0 9
1929 8 0 8
1928 8 0 8
1927 11 0 11
1926 8 0 8
1924 5 0 5
1923 7 0 7

Top States for Jaclyn (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 8
62%
CA 5
38%