Jacquelyn
Pronunciation: [ j-AKW-ihl-ihn ]
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Jacquelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 95 babies have been named Jacquelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jacquelyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,688 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,688
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Jacquelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #2282.
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About the Name Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn is a boy name .
Is Jacquelyn a boy or girl name? Jacquelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,688 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,282. Jacquelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jacquelyn is currently ranked #11,688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jacquelyn include Jac, Jacq, Jacqy, Jacqie, Jacqu, Jacquy, Jacquie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Elyn, and Jay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jacquelyn include Jacques . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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