Total births
151
Girls' name · since 1977
Jaclyne
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 151 babies named Jaclyne, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 151
- total births
- 1977–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
151 girls have been named Jaclyne since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Jaclyne has 151 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2002.
- 151 total births
- 1977–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
151 girls have been named Jaclyne since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 151
- total births
- 1977–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Jaclyne was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jaclyne in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jaclyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaclyne's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaclyne at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Jaclyne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2002
- Peak year (1986)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Jaclyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jaclyne's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Jaclyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
91 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 91 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaclyne? ▼
151 babies have been named Jaclyne since 1977. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1986 with 12 births.
When was Jaclyne most popular? ▼
Jaclyne was most popular in the 1980s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Jaclyne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jaclyne since 1977 -- 26 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Jaclyne? ▼
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 Jaclyne's data
- Jaclyne's decade-level peak was the 1980s (91 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jaclyne
Nearby Names Like Jaclyne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaclyne
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 Jaclyne side by side: Jaclyne vs Jacqueline Jaclyne vs Jackie Jaclyne vs Jacquelyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2002 (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. "Jaclyne: Baby Name Since 1977 - 151 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaclyne. 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 Jaclyne 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 July 2026.