Jackelin
Every Jackelin since 1971 — 1,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jackelin
Jackelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,429 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,404 American babies have been named Jackelin. Its peak came in 2008, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jackelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jackelin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,429 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,601 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,991 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,501 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,499 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,320 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,224 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,870 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,639 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,136 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,384 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,020 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,427 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2,992 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,909 |
| 2008 | 87 | #2,255 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,624 |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,447 |
| 2005 | 52 | #3,068 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,663 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,650 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,393 |
| 2001 | 70 | #2,293 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,195 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,736 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,573 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jackelin in 2025?
Jackelin ranked #12,429 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jackelin?
1,404 babies have been named Jackelin in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jackelin most popular?
Jackelin peaked in 2008, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Jackelin a boy or girl name?
Jackelin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jackelin rising or falling?
Jackelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.