Total births
2,812
Girls' name · since 1941
Jaclynn
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 2,812 babies named Jaclynn, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8507
- among girls today
- 2,812
- born since 1941
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Jaclynn currently ranks #8507 among girls' names in America, with 2,812 babies recorded since 1941.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jaclynn has been recorded 2,812 times among girls since 1941, currently ranked #8507 nationally and more common than 52% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2025.
- #8507 among girls today
- 2,812 born since 1941
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jaclynn is currently the #8507 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 2,812 born since 1941, peaking in the 1980s.
- #8507
- among girls today
- 2,812
- born since 1941
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Jaclynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8507
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Jaclynn was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
98 babies were named Jaclynn in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaclynn compares
2,812 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jaclynn's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaclynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,812 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 98 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jaclynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaclynn's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 98, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaclynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#8,507
Active since
1941
Jaclynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 98
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Jaclynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jaclynn's strongest decade.
759 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Jaclynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 47
1940s
47 births
- 1950s 167
1950s
167 births
- 1960s 102
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 246
1970s
246 births
- 1980s
1980s
759 births
- 1990s
1990s
633 births
- 2000s
2000s
422 births
- 2010s
2010s
326 births
- 2020s 110
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 759 births (27% of all-time use).
How Jaclynn 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 Jaclynn's total volume
Jaclynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jaclynn by state
Where Jaclynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 240 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 186 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 95 | 3.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 70 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 59 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 50 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 32 | 1.1% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 19 | 0.7% |
California share of Jaclynn's total US births 8.5%
Even split
240 of 2,812 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Jaclynn appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaclynn? ▼
2,812 babies have been named Jaclynn since 1941. It currently ranks #8507 among girls. The peak year was 1990 with 98 births.
When was Jaclynn most popular? ▼
Jaclynn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 759 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Jaclynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaclynn are California (240 births), Texas (186 births), Illinois (95 births).
How long has the name Jaclynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jaclynn since 1941 -- 85 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jaclynn? ▼
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 Jaclynn's data
- Jaclynn's decade-level peak was the 1980s (759 total births); usage has since declined to 110 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jaclynns (240 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 Jaclynn
Nearby Names Like Jaclynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaclynn
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 Jaclynn side by side: Jaclynn vs Jacqueline Jaclynn vs Jackie Jaclynn vs Jacquelyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jaclynn
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Jaynie #8508
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Shirin #8505
801 births · Peak 1985
Pennelope #8509
399 births · Peak 2017
Shauna #8504
28,071 births · Peak 1979
Kala #8510
7,680 births · Peak 1989
Dyanna #8503
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Kasandra #8511
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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, 1941–2025 (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. "Jaclynn: #8507 Girls' Name - 2,812 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaclynn. 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 Jaclynn 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.