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How Many People Are Named Jaclyn?
Estimated people named Jaclyn living in the U.S. today
47,014
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 49,672
- Peak year: 1988 (2,502 births)
- Estimated living today: 47,014
Jaclyn by age group — who carries the name today?
Jaclyn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jaclyn
Jaclyn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 49,672 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 47,014 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 7,270 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jaclyns 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 Jaclyn in the US?
An estimated 47,014 people named Jaclyn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jaclyn rare — about 1 in 7,270 Americans.
Is Jaclyn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jaclyn is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Jaclyn most popular?
Jaclyn peaked in 1988, when 2,502 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jaclyn?
Jaclyn ranks #950 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).