Declining since 1988, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Jacquelynn since 1921
Babies named Jacquelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 93 |
| 1930s | 203 |
| 1940s | 446 |
| 1950s | 620 |
| 1960s | 529 |
| 1970s | 437 |
| 1980s | 964 |
| 1990s | 972 |
| 2000s | 518 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Jacquelynn is a mid-20th-century American elaboration of Jacqueline, formed by appending the popular -lynn suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1921, though it remained quite rare for decades. Its peak popularity came in 1993, the same year the simpler spelling Jacqueline ranked much higher nationally. Since 1988, usage of Jacquelynn has been in steady decline, reflecting broader trends away from ornamented spellings. In 2025, the name ranked 7,491, with approximately 1 in every 114,805 newborn girls receiving it. The variant has never been among the top 1,000 names, and its usage is scattered across the country with no concentration in any particular state. Parents who choose Jacquelynn today often appreciate the familiar sound of Jacqueline paired with a more distinctive spelling.
Jacquelynn is a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. Jacob derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as 'he who supplants' or 'holder of the heel,' from the biblical story of Jacob born holding Esau's heel. The spelling variant with -lynn became popular in mid-20th-century America, adding the fashionable suffix -lynn to Jacqueline.
Where Jacquelynn 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: Jackie, Lynn, Jacqui
Variants: Jacqueline, Jacqualine, Jacquelyn, Jacquelyne
Sibling names for Jacquelynn
Names that share Jacquelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
