Jaclyn
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jaclyn is a French name meaning “supplanter”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.89% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jaclyn
Jaclyn is a name of French origin, functioning as a mid-20th century orthographic variant of the traditional name Jacqueline. The name derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning supplanter, through its French feminine diminutive form. It reflects a shift in English naming conventions toward phonetic stylization, though its etymological roots remain tethered to the Biblical patriarch.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jaclyn
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jaclyn is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.89% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jaclyn
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jaclyn is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United States across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 16K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 533K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 23K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 471K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jaclyn ranked #7,290 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #4,643 in 2024 — a drop of 2,647 places. Jaclyn shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #151 in 1986. Its lowest recorded position was #7,290 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -4883 places (from #2,407 to #7,290).
Name StyleMethodology
Jaclyn is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 72% of available years and remains active today, averaging 42 births per year after a historical peak in 1988.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Retro criteria, the Classic pattern is more strongly supported: activity across 72% of available years and continued recent use at 42 births per year. The competing Retro pattern is supported by a 2% historical-peak retention level with no material recent rebound, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 13 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Jaclyn
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- n — Girl Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jaclyn features two syllables with an emphatic first-syllable stress and a crisp, closing nasal sound. It is widely recognized through the American actress Jaclyn Smith. The phonetic construction lends itself to a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jaclyn
Middle names used with JaclynMethodology
Jaclyn is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jaclyn Marie · Jaclyn Nicole · Jaclyn Ann · Jaclyn Elizabeth · Jaclyn MichelleView all 357 girl middle names.
- Total 466 middle names used with Jaclyn
- 25 boy middle names used with Jaclyn
- 76 unisex middle names used with Jaclyn
Middle name suggestions for JaclynMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jaclyn is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Jaclyn Moore · Jaclyn Mills · Jaclyn Marsh · Jaclyn Marks · Jaclyn Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jaclyn
Sound Like Jaclyn Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jacklyn · Jaqueline · Jackeline · View all 39 names
Spelled Like Jaclyn Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jacqlyn · Jacklyn · Jacalyn · View all 15 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jaclyn Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jaclyn”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jaclyn"Methodology
A female given name from French, one of the 20th-century spelling variants of Jacqueline
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How to Spell Jaclyn in ASL
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