Jacelyn
Every Jacelyn since 1949 — 2,988 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacelyn
Jacelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,799 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 2,988 American babies have been named Jacelyn. Its peak came in 2013, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,799 | 5 | #12,775 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,421 | — | — |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,204 | — | — |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,319 | — | — |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,834 | — | — |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,907 | — | — |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,575 | — | — |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,446 | — | — |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,308 | — | — |
| 2016 | 84 | #2,278 | — | — |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,900 | — | — |
| 2014 | 121 | #1,733 | — | — |
| 2013 | 127 | #1,668 | — | — |
| 2012 | 110 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,879 | — | — |
| 2010 | 101 | #1,982 | — | — |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,253 | — | — |
| 2008 | 91 | #2,193 | — | — |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,233 | — | — |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,870 | — | — |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,954 | — | — |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,076 | — | — |
| 2003 | 77 | #2,236 | — | — |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,364 | — | — |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,613 | — | — |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,875 | — | — |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,819 | — | — |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,040 | — | — |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,273 | — | — |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,452 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,963 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,402 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,075 | — | — |
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| 1955 | 10 | #3,894 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,488 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacelyn in 2025?
Jacelyn ranked #5,799 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacelyn?
2,988 babies have been named Jacelyn in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacelyn most popular?
Jacelyn peaked in 2013, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Jacelyn a boy or girl name?
Jacelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacelyn rising or falling?
Jacelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.