Jackelyn
Every Jackelyn since 1943 — 3,896 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jackelyn
Jackelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,887 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 3,896 American babies have been named Jackelyn. Its peak came in 2000, when 193 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 Jackelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jackelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,887 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,381 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,888 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,784 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,074 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,950 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,056 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,814 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,433 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,613 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,947 |
| 2014 | 76 | #2,400 |
| 2013 | 83 | #2,243 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,294 |
| 2011 | 120 | #1,726 |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,661 |
| 2009 | 160 | #1,457 |
| 2008 | 153 | #1,523 |
| 2007 | 151 | #1,527 |
| 2006 | 144 | #1,523 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,601 |
| 2004 | 87 | #2,092 |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,489 |
| 2002 | 122 | #1,552 |
| 2001 | 145 | #1,324 |
| 2000 | 193 | #1,074 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,767 |
| 1990 | 62 | #2,110 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,889 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,257 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,009 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,334 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,531 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,967 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jackelyn in 2025?
Jackelyn ranked #13,887 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jackelyn?
3,896 babies have been named Jackelyn in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jackelyn most popular?
Jackelyn peaked in 2000, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Jackelyn a boy or girl name?
Jackelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jackelyn rising or falling?
Jackelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.