Jaclyn
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Jaclyn
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 is also given to boys.
Pronounced JAK-lin.
As of October 2026, Jaclyn ranked #2790 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #115 in 1988.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,474 | 152 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,457 | 158 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #1,512 | 150 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,476 | 152 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,499 | 146 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,576 | 136 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,718 | 118 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,901 | 104 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,197 | 86 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,360 | 77 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #2,722 | 63 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #2,790 | 61 | — | 0 |
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Jaclyn on lists
Famous Jaclyns
- Jacquelyn Ellen "Jaclyn" SmithGirl
American actress, model, designer, and businesswoman
- Jaclyn DahmGirl
American model; triplet sisters Nicole and Erica Dahm
- Jaclyn DeSantisGirl
American actress
- Jaclyn Michelle LinetskyGirl
Canadian actress
- Jaclyn KenyonGirl
Canadian singer/songwriter
- Jaclyn MoriartyGirl
Australian novelist
- (Jaclyn) Marielle JaffeGirl
American actress
- Jaclyn NesheiwatGirl
Miss New York USA 2004
- Jaclyn RedingGirl
American romance novelist
- Jaclyn Joshua Thanaraj VictorGirl
Malaysian pop singer
- Jaclyn Bradley PalmerGirl
American singer,songwriter
- Jaclyn McCartinGirl
American gymnast
- Jaclyn CorinGirl
American teenage activist