Jacklyn

Jacklyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 57 girls in the United States.

Jacklyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jacklyn

Jacklyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jacklyn first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #454 in 1987, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 16,927 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jacklyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#454 in 1987
Peak year
1987
Babies named Jacklyn in 2024
57
Total since 1880
16,927

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jacklyn mean?

The meaning of Jacklyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name?

Jacklyn is a girl name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jacklyn?

Jacklyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jacklyn?

Jacklyn first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #454 in 1987, and 57 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].