Jackalyn
Every Jackalyn since 1942 — 586 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jackalyn
Jackalyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1942, 586 American babies have been named Jackalyn. Its peak came in 2006, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jackalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jackalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,637 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,618 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,729 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,918 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,281 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,207 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,002 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,644 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,904 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,713 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,084 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,318 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,320 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,644 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,627 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,516 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,363 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,009 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,730 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,462 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,102 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jackalyn in 2025?
Jackalyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jackalyn?
586 babies have been named Jackalyn in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jackalyn most popular?
Jackalyn peaked in 2006, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Jackalyn a boy or girl name?
Jackalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jackalyn rising or falling?
Jackalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.