Jacklyn
Every Jacklyn since 1913 — 17,002 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacklyn
Jacklyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,570 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 17,002 American babies have been named Jacklyn. Its peak came in 1987, when 488 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jacklyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacklyn 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 | 68 | #2,570 | — | — |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,867 | — | — |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,296 | — | — |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,093 | — | — |
| 2021 | 87 | #2,160 | — | — |
| 2020 | 95 | #1,984 | — | — |
| 2019 | 98 | #1,979 | — | — |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,169 | — | — |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,207 | — | — |
| 2016 | 90 | #2,157 | — | — |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,064 | — | — |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,206 | — | — |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,839 | — | — |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,768 | — | — |
| 2011 | 140 | #1,566 | — | — |
| 2010 | 155 | #1,459 | — | — |
| 2009 | 172 | #1,380 | — | — |
| 2008 | 157 | #1,489 | — | — |
| 2007 | 220 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 2006 | 199 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 2005 | 209 | #1,126 | — | — |
| 2004 | 216 | #1,069 | — | — |
| 2003 | 234 | #985 | — | — |
| 2002 | 188 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 2001 | 269 | #850 | — | — |
| 2000 | 282 | #806 | — | — |
| 1995 | 350 | #624 | — | — |
| 1990 | 440 | #540 | — | — |
| 1985 | 392 | #514 | — | — |
| 1980 | 232 | #721 | — | — |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,999 | — | — |
| 1970 | 62 | #1,563 | — | — |
| 1965 | 92 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 1960 | 91 | #1,139 | — | — |
| 1955 | 157 | #760 | — | — |
| 1950 | 159 | #671 | — | — |
| 1945 | 117 | #691 | — | — |
| 1940 | 82 | #782 | — | — |
| 1935 | 54 | #952 | — | — |
| 1930 | 45 | #1,105 | — | — |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacklyn in 2025?
Jacklyn ranked #2,570 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacklyn?
17,002 babies have been named Jacklyn in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacklyn most popular?
Jacklyn peaked in 1987, when 488 newborns received the name.
Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name?
Jacklyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacklyn rising or falling?
Jacklyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.