Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacolyn since 1931
Babies named Jacolyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 146 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacolyn is a midcentury American coinage that blends the classic Jacqueline with the popular -lyn suffix. First recorded in 1931, the name saw its highest usage in 1953, fitting squarely within the 1950s preference for elaborately feminine names. Despite never ranking among the top 1000 names, it has maintained a stable but minimal presence, with no recorded births in the most recent decade. The name was most common in states like California and Texas during its peak, though it never concentrated strongly in any region. As a modern invention rather than an ancient legacy, Jacolyn offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Jacqueline or Jacklyn without straying far from familiar sounds.
Jacolyn is a modern elaboration of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (equivalent to James or Jacob). The name was created by adding the -lyn suffix, a common naming trend in mid-20th-century America. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1931 and saw modest use during the 1950s, peaking in 1953.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jac, Lyn
Sibling names for Jacolyn
Names that share Jacolyn's style, for a brother or sister.
