Jaclyn

Variation of Jacqueline, French

"supplanter"

Jaclyn Origin and Meaning

The name Jaclyn is a girl's name meaning "supplanter".

Jaclyn is a feminine name derived from the English name Jacqueline, which is a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. The name Jacob comes from Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."

Jaclyn emerged as a popular variant spelling in the United States during the mid-20th century, offering a more streamlined alternative to Jacqueline. The name reached peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s but has since declined in usage.

Jaclyn combines a classic heritage with a modern feel, and notable bearers include American actress Jaclyn Smith, who helped popularize the name through her role in the television series "Charlie's Angels."

Jaclyn Rank in US Top 1000

# 945 in the US

Popularity of the name Jaclyn

• 911 Unique 2021

Famous People Named Jaclyn

• Jacquelyn Ellen "Jaclyn" Smith American actress, model, designer, and businesswoman
• Jaclyn Dahm American model; triplet sisters Nicole and Erica Dahm
• Jaclyn DeSantis American actress
• Jaclyn Michelle Linetsky Canadian actress
• Jaclyn Kenyon Canadian singer/songwriter
• Jaclyn Moriarty Australian novelist
• (Jaclyn) Marielle Jaffe American actress
• Jaclyn Nesheiwat Miss New York USA 2004
• Jaclyn Reding American romance novelist
• Jaclyn Joshua Thanaraj Victor Malaysian pop singer
• Jaclyn Bradley Palmer American singer,songwriter
• Jaclyn McCartin American gymnast
• Jaclyn Corin American teenage activist