Total births
1,053
Girls' name · since 1929
Jacqualyn
Jacqualyn has 1,053 recorded births since 1929 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1950 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,053
- total births
- 1929–2007
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Jacqualyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,053 recorded since 1929.
Social Security Administration records show Jacqualyn recorded 1,053 times among girls since 1929, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 2007.
- 1,053 total births
- 1929–2007 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,053 girls have been named Jacqualyn since 1929, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,053
- total births
- 1929–2007
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Jacqualyn was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
30 babies were named Jacqualyn in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Jacqualyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jacqualyn splits its recorded history at 1968: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1950 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jacqualyn at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Jacqualyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2007
- Peak year (1950)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Jacqualyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jacqualyn's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Jacqualyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
84 births
- 1940s
1940s
163 births
- 1950s
1950s
186 births
- 1960s
1960s
116 births
- 1970s
1970s
84 births
- 1980s
1980s
177 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 61
2000s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 186 births (18% of all-time use).
How Jacqualyn 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 Jacqualyn's total volume
Jacqualyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jacqualyn by state
Where Jacqualyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Jacqualyn's total US births 1.6%
Even split
17 of 1,053 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacqualyn? ▼
Since 1929, Social Security records show 1,053 babies named Jacqualyn. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 30 births.
When was Jacqualyn most popular? ▼
Jacqualyn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Jacqualyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacqualyn are California (17 births), New York (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Jacqualyn been used? ▼
Records for Jacqualyn go back to 1929, giving 79 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Jacqualyn? ▼
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 Jacqualyn's data
- Jacqualyn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jacqualyns (17 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 Jacqualyn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacqualyn
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Compare Jacqualyn side by side: Jacqualyn vs Jacqueline Jacqualyn vs Jackie Jacqualyn vs Jacquelyn
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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, 1929–2007 (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. "Jacqualyn: Baby Name Since 1929 - 1,053 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacqualyn. 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 Jacqualyn 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.