Jaclyn
Jaclyn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jaclyn is an English spelling variant of Jacqueline, which derives from the French name Jacques and traces back to the Hebrew Jacob. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Although its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a recognized alternative to the traditional French spelling.
Popularity in the United States
49,632 babies in the United States have been named Jaclyn since 1880. It ranks #589 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1592.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.9 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- IL (7 %)
- NJ (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 179 |
| 1940-1950 | 396 |
| 1950-1960 | 753 |
| 1960-1970 | 710 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,017 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,802 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,661 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,979 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,578 |
| 2020-2029 | 510 |
Famous people named Jaclyn
- Jaclyn Smith: Actress, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Jackie, Jack, Lyn
Fun facts
- Jaclyn simplified the classic French spelling Jacqueline to reflect its phonetic pronunciation in English.
- The name saw widespread adoption in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.