Jaclyn

Jaclyn 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 63 girls in the United States.

Jaclyn at a glance

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

About the name Jaclyn

Jaclyn 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, Jaclyn first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #115 in 1988, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 49,569 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jaclyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#115 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Babies named Jaclyn in 2024
63
Total since 1880
49,569

Jaclyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2701 in 1998
Babies named Jaclyn in 2024
3
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jaclyn mean?

The meaning of Jaclyn 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 Jaclyn a boy or girl name?

Jaclyn is a girl name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jaclyn?

Jaclyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jaclyn?

Jaclyn first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #115 in 1988, and 63 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].