Jacelyn
Jacelyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented blend, often associated with 'supplanter' (from Jacqueline/Jacob) or 'supple, flexible'.
Origin and history
Jacelyn is a modern American name, created as a blend or variation of names like Jacqueline, Jacelyn, or Jocelyn. It gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend for rhythmic '-lyn' suffix names. In the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon choice, used moderately across recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,983 babies in the United States have been named Jacelyn since 1880. It ranks #3247 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.3 %)
- LA (15.7 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 291 |
| 1990-2000 | 385 |
| 2000-2010 | 814 |
| 2010-2019 | 978 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Jacelyn
- Jacelyn Reeves: Flight Attendant
Nicknames
Jace, Jacie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Jacelyn was created in late 20th-century America by combining elements from Jacqueline and Jocelyn with the popular '-lyn' suffix.
- While never reaching the top 100, Jacelyn has been consistently chosen for several hundred girls each decade in the US.