Jacklynn
Jacklynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (from Jack) combined with lake or waterfall (from Lynn).
Origin and history
Jacklynn is a modern American blended name, combining elements of Jack or Jacqueline with the popular suffix Lynn. It emerged in the twentieth century as an alternative phonetic spelling of Jaclyn or Jacqueline. It remains a uncommon choice in the United States, offering a familiar sound with a distinct spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,370 babies in the United States have been named Jacklynn since 1880. It ranks #3624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.1 %)
- CA (35.5 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
- NY (3.5 %)
- IN (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 20 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 159 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 324 |
| 1990-2000 | 444 |
| 2000-2010 | 482 |
| 2010-2019 | 451 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Lynn
Fun facts
- Jacklynn directly combines the masculine root Jack with the feminine suffix Lynn.
- Over two thousand girls in the United States have been given the name Jacklynn since 1880.