Jacalyn
Jacalyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,489 in the US, popular nicknames include Jac, Jay, and Jacie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jacalyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,811 babies have been named Jacalyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jacalyn is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,489 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,489
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Nicknames
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About the Name Jacalyn
Jacalyn is a girl name .
Jacalyn is currently ranked #11,489 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jacalyn include Jac, Jay, Jacie, and Jacaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis