Total births
71
Girls' name · since 1983
Jacqualynn
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 71 babies named Jacqualynn, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 71
- total births
- 1983–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
71 girls have been named Jacqualynn since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jacqualynn recorded 71 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2008.
- 71 total births
- 1983–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
71 girls have been named Jacqualynn since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 71
- total births
- 1983–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Jacqualynn was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
11 babies were named Jacqualynn in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Jacqualynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jacqualynn's full recorded timeline at 1991, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jacqualynn at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Jacqualynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2008
- Peak year (1991)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Jacqualynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jacqualynn's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Jacqualynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
39 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 39 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacqualynn? ▼
Jacqualynn has been given to 71 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 11 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Jacqualynn most popular? ▼
Jacqualynn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Jacqualynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jacqualynn since 1983 -- 26 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Jacqualynn? ▼
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 Jacqualynn's data
- Jacqualynn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (39 total births); usage has since declined to 10 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 Jacqualynn
Nearby Names Like Jacqualynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacqualynn
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 Jacqualynn side by side: Jacqualynn vs Jacqueline Jacqualynn vs Jackie Jacqualynn vs Jacquelyn
Related Names
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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, 1983–2008 (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. "Jacqualynn: Baby Name Since 1983 - 71 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacqualynn. 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 Jacqualynn 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.