Total births
759
Girls' name · since 1945
Jacqlyn
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 759 babies named Jacqlyn, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 759
- total births
- 1945–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
759 girls have been named Jacqlyn since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jacqlyn has been recorded 759 times among girls since 1945, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1945 to 2016.
- 759 total births
- 1945–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
759 girls have been named Jacqlyn since 1945, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 759
- total births
- 1945–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jacqlyn was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
34 babies were named Jacqlyn in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jacqlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jacqlyn splits its recorded history at 1985: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jacqlyn at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Jacqlyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2016
- Peak year (1987)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Jacqlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jacqlyn's strongest decade.
267 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jacqlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 30
1940s
30 births
- 1950s 69
1950s
69 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 73
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
267 births
- 1990s
1990s
205 births
- 2000s 78
2000s
78 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 267 births (35% of all-time use).
How Jacqlyn 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 Jacqlyn's total volume
Jacqlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jacqlyn by state
Where Jacqlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Jacqlyn's total US births 3.8%
Even split
29 of 759 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacqlyn? ▼
Since 1945, Social Security records show 759 babies named Jacqlyn. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 34 births.
When was Jacqlyn most popular? ▼
Jacqlyn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 267 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Jacqlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacqlyn are California (29 births), Texas (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Jacqlyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jacqlyn since 1945 -- 72 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Jacqlyn? ▼
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 Jacqlyn's data
- Jacqlyn's decade-level peak was the 1980s (267 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jacqlyns (29 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 Jacqlyn
Nearby Names Like Jacqlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacqlyn
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Jackie Girl
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Jacquelyn Girl
#2268 85,197 births
Jaclyn Girl
#2730 49,632 births
Jacklyn Girl
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Compare Jacqlyn side by side: Jacqlyn vs Jacqueline Jacqlyn vs Jackie Jacqlyn vs Jacquelyn
Related Names
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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, 1945–2016 (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. "Jacqlyn: Baby Name Since 1945 - 759 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacqlyn. 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 Jacqlyn 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.