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How Many People Are Named Jacklyn?
Estimated people named Jacklyn living in the U.S. today
14,599
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 16,932
- Peak year: 1987 (488 births)
- Estimated living today: 14,599
Jacklyn by age group — who carries the name today?
Jacklyn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jacklyn
Jacklyn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 16,932 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 14,599 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 23,413 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jacklyns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jacklyn in the US?
An estimated 14,599 people named Jacklyn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jacklyn rare — about 1 in 23,413 Americans.
Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jacklyn is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Jacklyn most popular?
Jacklyn peaked in 1987, when 488 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jacklyn?
Jacklyn ranks #1,907 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 51 out of 100 (higher means rarer).