Declining since 2013, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Jacelyn since 1949
Babies named Jacelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 291 |
| 1990s | 385 |
| 2000s | 814 |
| 2010s | 978 |
| 2020s | 232 |
Meaning & origin
Jacelyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1949. It reached its peak popularity in 2013 with a rank of 5,722, but has been falling in usage since then. The name is a blend of Jacqueline and the popular suffix -lyn, reflecting a broader trend of combining established names with fashionable endings. As of 2025, it remains a relatively uncommon choice, with about 1 in 76,537 girls receiving the name. Its usage is diffuse across the United States, with no single state showing a strong preference. Jacelyn exemplifies the American penchant for invented names that feel familiar yet distinctive.
Jacelyn is a modern blend of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James), and the popular suffix -lyn (from Lynn). Jacqueline derives from Latin Jacobus, meaning 'supplanter'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States, reaching peak popularity in 2013 at rank 5722, with about 1 in 76,537 girls receiving the name that year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jacey, Jackie, Lyn
Sibling names for Jacelyn
Names that share Jacelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
