Holding steady.
Popularity of Jackolyn since 1927
Babies named Jackolyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jackolyn's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jackolyn is a rare American coinage from the early 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1927, reflecting the era's fashion for blending Jacqueline-like names with the -lyn suffix. Its peak year was 1938, when it reached its highest recorded use, though still at very modest levels. The trajectory from 1927 through 2025 has remained stable, with no significant revival or decline. The name has never been among the thousand most popular names nationally, and no top states show particular concentration. Jackolyn is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a mid-century feel without common usage.
Jackolyn appears to be a feminine given name created in the early 20th century, likely as a blend of Jacqueline (derived from French Jacqueline, feminine of Jacques) and the popular suffix -lyn (from Lynn). It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1927. The name saw modest use in the 1930s, peaking in 1938, but never entered widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jack, Lyn
Sibling names for Jackolyn
Names that share Jackolyn's style, for a brother or sister.
