Jaclyn is a feminine given name of American origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Jacqueline, which has French origins and means "God is gracious". The name Jaclyn first became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century. Although it is not as widely used today as it once was, it remains a distinctive and attractive choice for parents looking for a unique name for their daughter.
The name Jaclyn has seen a fascinating journey in popularity over the years in the United States. Initially, it was quite rare, with only 7 births recorded in 1923 and just 5 in 1924. However, it began to gain traction in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with numbers steadily increasing from 19 births in 1936 to 48 in 1946.
The peak of Jaclyn's popularity was reached in the mid-1970s. In 1976, there were a remarkable 325 births, followed by 1939 births in 1977 and over 2000 births each year from 1978 to 1984. This period marked the name's highest popularity, with Jaclyn ranking among the top 1000 names for girls during this time.
However, like many names that experience a surge in popularity, Jaclyn's numbers began to decline after the mid-1980s. By the late 1990s and early 2000s, the name had fallen out of the top 1000 again. In recent years, it has remained quite rare, with fewer than 200 births recorded each year since 2006.
In total, there have been 49503 births named Jaclyn in the United States from 1923 to 2022, demonstrating a clear trend of fluctuating popularity over time. Despite its current rarity, the name Jaclyn has undoubtedly left its mark on American naming history.