Jacklyn
Pronunciation: [ j-AKL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jacklyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 5 babies have been named Jacklyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jacklyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,299 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,299
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jacklyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #2887.
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About the Name Jacklyn
Jacklyn is a boy name .
Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name? Jacklyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,299 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,887. Jacklyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jacklyn is currently ranked #36,299 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jacklyn include Jac, Jack, Jacky, Jackie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Jay, Jaie, and Jackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jacklyn include Jack, Jackson, Jackie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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