Total births
1,404
Girls' name · since 1971
Jackelin
1,404 babies named Jackelin in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 2008. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,404
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Jackelin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,404 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Jackelin recorded 1,404 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- 1,404 total births
- 1971–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,404 girls have been named Jackelin since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,404
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Jackelin was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
87 babies were named Jackelin in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Jackelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jackelin's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jackelin at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jackelin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Jackelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jackelin's strongest decade.
676 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Jackelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 97
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
292 births
- 2000s
2000s
676 births
- 2010s
2010s
289 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 676 births (48% of all-time use).
How Jackelin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jackelin's total volume
Jackelin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jackelin by state
Where Jackelin concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 380 | 27.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 201 | 14.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 38 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 27 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jackelin's total US births 27.1%
Even split
380 of 1,404 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jackelin? ▼
Jackelin has been given to 1,404 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 87 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Jackelin most popular? ▼
Jackelin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 676 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Jackelin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jackelin are California (380 births), Texas (201 births), New York (38 births).
How long has the name Jackelin been used? ▼
Jackelin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jackelin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacquelyn, Jaclyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jackelin's data
- Jackelin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (676 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jackelins (380 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jackelin
Nearby Names Like Jackelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jackelin
Jacqueline Girl
#585 426,088 births
Jackie Girl
#2283 91,253 births
Jacquelyn Girl
#2268 85,197 births
Jaclyn Girl
#2730 49,632 births
Jacklyn Girl
#2862 16,997 births
Compare Jackelin side by side: Jackelin vs Jacqueline Jackelin vs Jackie Jackelin vs Jacquelyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jackelin: Baby Name Since 1971 - 1,404 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jackelin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jackelin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.