Jacquelyn
Peaked at #163 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1907, Jacquelyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Jacquelyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#163
in 1951
Current rank
#2285
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1907–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1907, Jacquelyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #163 nationally with 1,905 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1048 (2014) to #2285 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Jacquelyn ranks #2285 nationally for girls, with 81 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,285 | 81 |
| 2023 | #2,114 | 91 |
| 2022 | #1,889 | 107 |
| 2021 | #1,821 | 111 |
| 2020 | #1,706 | 119 |
| 2019 | #1,661 | 127 |
| 2018 | #1,476 | 149 |
| 2017 | #1,394 | 165 |
Jacquelyn — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3656
in 1944
Last ranked
#6067
in 1990
Years tracked
18
1942–1990
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1942, Jacquelyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1944, ranking #3656 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Jacquelyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #6067.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #6,067 | 8 |
| 1989 | #8,415 | 5 |
| 1988 | #6,040 | 7 |
| 1983 | #5,139 | 7 |
| 1982 | #4,066 | 10 |
| 1981 | #6,692 | 5 |
| 1979 | #6,458 | 5 |
| 1978 | #4,317 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jacquelyn most popular?
Jacquelyn was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #163 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jacquelyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jacquelyn?
At least 85,226 babies have been recorded with the name Jacquelyn in the US since 1907, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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