Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacqlyn since 1945
Babies named Jacqlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 267 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacqlyn is a modern respelling of Jacqueline that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1945. Though it has never entered the top 1000, it reached its highest recorded usage in 1987. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades. The spelling with a 'q' adds a distinctive twist to the classic Jacqueline, appealing to parents seeking a unique variant. Despite its low frequency, Jacqlyn has been used across the United States, with no single state showing a dominant preference.
Jacqlyn is a respelling of Jacqueline, which is the French feminine form of Jacques (James). Jacques derives from the Latin Iacobus, ultimately from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob). The meaning is traditionally 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel', based on the biblical story of Jacob. The variant spelling with 'q' emerged in the late 20th century as a modern respelling to give a unique look to the classic name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jaq, Lyn
Sibling names for Jacqlyn
Names that share Jacqlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
