Jacalyn
Jacalyn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or one who follows.
Origin and history
Jacalyn is a modern English phonetic spelling variant of Jacqueline, which derives from the French masculine name Jacques and ultimately from the Hebrew name Jacob. It traditionally carries the etymological meaning of 'supplanter' or 'may God protect'. Though it experienced steady usage in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, it is now relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
5,185 babies in the United States have been named Jacalyn since 1880. It ranks #2400 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2091.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.1 %)
- MI (11.6 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- WI (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 368 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,599 |
| 1960-1970 | 734 |
| 1970-1980 | 368 |
| 1980-1990 | 424 |
| 1990-2000 | 335 |
| 2000-2010 | 291 |
| 2010-2019 | 50 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacqui, Lynn
Fun facts
- Jacalyn emerged in the 20th century as an alternative American phonetic spelling of Jacqueline.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the mid-20th century alongside similar variants like Jacquelyn.