Jackelyn
Pronunciation: [ j-AK-ihl-ihn ]
Jackelyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,684 in the US, popular nicknames include Jac, Jay, and Jacie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Jackelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,883 babies have been named Jackelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jackelyn is past its peak , currently ranked #7,684 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,684
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Jackelyn
Jackelyn is a girl name .
Jackelyn is currently ranked #7,684 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jackelyn include Jac, Jay, Jacie, and Jackie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jackelyn include Jackie, Jacklyn, Jackeline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis