Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaclin since 1976
Babies named Jaclin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaclin is a modern variant of Jacqueline that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. Its peak year of usage was 1986, after which its popularity has remained stable but never entered the top 1,000. Unlike its more common counterparts Jaclyn or Jacqueline, Jaclin offers a streamlined spelling that aligns with late-20th-century naming trends. The name's etymology ties to the Hebrew root for 'supplanter,' though its usage is entirely English and French in origin.
Jaclin is a modern variant of Jacqueline, itself the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. Jacob ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as 'he who supplants' or 'may God protect.' Jaclin emerged in the late 20th century as a streamlined spelling, reflecting a trend toward simplified or creative name forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jac, Lin
Variants: Jaclyn, Jacqueline, Jacklyn, Jacqulin
Sibling names for Jaclin
Names that share Jaclin's style, for a brother or sister.
