Declining since 1987, #2,564 for girls today.
Popularity of Jacklyn since 1913
Babies named Jacklyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 196 |
| 1930s | 646 |
| 1940s | 1,193 |
| 1950s | 1,562 |
| 1960s | 939 |
| 1970s | 919 |
| 1980s | 4,058 |
| 1990s | 3,806 |
| 2000s | 2,146 |
| 2010s | 1,064 |
| 2020s | 441 |
Meaning & origin
Jacklyn is a feminine variant of Jack that saw its highest popularity in the 1980s, peaking at rank 2564 in 1987. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 and has been in decline since its peak. Currently, about 1 in every 23,636 girls is named Jacklyn, placing it at rank 2564 in 2025. The name has seen consistent use, particularly in Texas, which has the highest concentration of Jacklyns. While not as common as its French-derived counterpart Jacqueline, Jacklyn offers an accessible, phonetic spelling that aligns with the nickname Jack. Its trajectory reflects broader naming trends favoring shorter, more direct forms.
Jacklyn is a feminine variant of Jack, which is a diminutive of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name Jacklyn emerged in the English-speaking world as a spelling variant of Jacqueline, influenced by the nickname Jack. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Where Jacklyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jack, Jackie, Lyn
Variants: Jacqueline, Jackalyn, Jackalynn, Jacklynn
Sibling names for Jacklyn
Names that share Jacklyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jacklyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Jacklyn's over the last 50 years.
