Jaclyn
Every Jaclyn since 1923 — 49,734 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaclyn
Jaclyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,790 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 49,734 American babies have been named Jaclyn. Its peak came in 1988, when 2,502 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 Jaclyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaclyn 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 | 61 | #2,790 | — | — |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,733 | — | — |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,366 | — | — |
| 2022 | 86 | #2,198 | — | — |
| 2021 | 105 | #1,890 | — | — |
| 2020 | 118 | #1,718 | — | — |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,577 | — | — |
| 2018 | 146 | #1,499 | — | — |
| 2017 | 152 | #1,476 | — | — |
| 2016 | 150 | #1,512 | — | — |
| 2015 | 158 | #1,457 | — | — |
| 2014 | 152 | #1,475 | — | — |
| 2013 | 145 | #1,516 | — | — |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,367 | — | — |
| 2011 | 192 | #1,245 | — | — |
| 2010 | 176 | #1,340 | — | — |
| 2009 | 203 | #1,228 | — | — |
| 2008 | 194 | #1,282 | — | — |
| 2007 | 286 | #947 | — | — |
| 2006 | 315 | #852 | — | — |
| 2005 | 393 | #701 | — | — |
| 2004 | 408 | #674 | — | — |
| 2003 | 466 | #589 | — | — |
| 2002 | 521 | #529 | — | — |
| 2001 | 579 | #482 | — | — |
| 2000 | 614 | #452 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,090 | #256 | — | — |
| 1990 | 2,155 | #143 | 8 | #6,066 |
| 1985 | 2,385 | #123 | 7 | #5,401 |
| 1980 | 1,693 | #168 | — | — |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,815 | — | — |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,375 | — | — |
| 1965 | 65 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 1960 | 43 | #1,734 | — | — |
| 1955 | 91 | #1,056 | — | — |
| 1950 | 86 | #984 | — | — |
| 1945 | 42 | #1,241 | — | — |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,608 | — | — |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,360 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,186 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jaclyn
- Jaclyn Smith Actor · b. 1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaclyn in 2025?
Jaclyn ranked #2,790 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaclyn?
49,734 babies have been named Jaclyn in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaclyn most popular?
Jaclyn peaked in 1988, when 2,502 newborns received the name.
Is Jaclyn a boy or girl name?
Jaclyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaclyn rising or falling?
Jaclyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jaclyn?
Well-known people named Jaclyn include Jaclyn Smith (actor).