Declining since 2014, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Jacelynn since 1995
Babies named Jacelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 563 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Jacelynn is a modern American invention that first appeared in the Social Security Administration's records in 1995. Its peak year was 2015, when it reached its highest usage among newborns. Since 2014, its popularity has been on a downward trajectory, though it remains in use with about 1 in 64,291 babies receiving the name in 2025. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting its Southern and Southwestern appeal. Jacelynn exemplifies the trend of combining a short, punchy core (Jace) with the melodic suffix -lynn, which has been a staple in feminine naming since the mid-20th century. While not rooted in ancient history, Jacelynn carries the creative spirit of contemporary American naming, offering a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Jacelynn is a modern coinage, blending the name Jace (itself a short form of Jason or a variant of Jacq) with the popular suffix -lynn, which originated from the Welsh name element llyn meaning 'lake' but is widely used in feminine names. The name emerged in the 1990s in the United States, part of a trend of creative respellings and compound names. It was first recorded in 1995 and saw a peak in popularity in 2015.
Where Jacelynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jace, Lynn, Jacy
Sibling names for Jacelynn
Names that share Jacelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
