girls' name · peaked 1990

Jaclynn

Every Jaclynn since 1941 — 2,812 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1990Girls
Rank 2025
#6,956
among girls
Babies in 2025
16
named Jaclynn
Peak year
1990
98 babies
All-time total
2,812
since 1941

The story of Jaclynn

Jaclynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,956 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1941, 2,812 American babies have been named Jaclynn. Its peak came in 1990, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Jaclynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jaclynn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 16 #6,956
2024 12 #8,654
2023 12 #8,683
2022 22 #5,709
2021 23 #5,465
2020 25 #5,077
2019 25 #5,212
2018 30 #4,608
2017 27 #4,979
2016 33 #4,381
2015 38 #3,943
2014 33 #4,389
2013 33 #4,370
2012 42 #3,742
2011 35 #4,181
2010 30 #4,787
2009 34 #4,406
2008 39 #4,039
2007 34 #4,408
2006 49 #3,332
2005 46 #3,334
2004 30 #4,537
2003 45 #3,257
2002 46 #3,113
2001 48 #2,980
2000 51 #2,830
1995 54 #2,401
1990 98 #1,559
1985 79 #1,541
1980 58 #1,871
1975 5 #9,597
1970 10 #5,183
1965 12 #3,818
1960 7 #5,372
1955 24 #2,241
1950 13 #2,962
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jaclynn in 2025?

Jaclynn ranked #6,956 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jaclynn?

2,812 babies have been named Jaclynn in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jaclynn most popular?

Jaclynn peaked in 1990, when 98 newborns received the name.

Is Jaclynn a boy or girl name?

Jaclynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jaclynn rising or falling?

Jaclynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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