Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacqulyn since 1923
Babies named Jacqulyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jacqulyn's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 110 |
| 1930s | 393 |
| 1940s | 499 |
| 1950s | 716 |
| 1960s | 469 |
| 1970s | 435 |
| 1980s | 725 |
| 1990s | 446 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacqulyn is a respelled variant of Jacqueline that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1923. Its peak year was 1979, but the name has never entered the top 1000, making it a rare choice. The trajectory since 1979 has been stable, with low but consistent usage. As a modern spelling, Jacqulyn reflects the American trend of personalizing classic names by altering letter sequences, particularly changing the 'qu' to 'q' and dropping the 'e.' The name's rarity appeals to parents seeking a unique twist on a traditional name.
Jacqulyn is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James). Jacques derives from the Latin Jacobus, from the Greek Iakobos, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob). The name Jacob traditionally means 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber,' referring to the biblical story of Jacob holding his twin brother Esau's heel. Jacqueline entered English usage in the 19th century, and the spelling Jacqulyn emerged as a modern respelling in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jacqui, Lyn, Jack
Variants: Jacqueline, Jaclyn, Jacklyn, Jaquelyn, Jaqueline
Sibling names for Jacqulyn
Names that share Jacqulyn's style, for a brother or sister.
