"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew via French
Language: English
Jacklyn
Pronunciation: [ j-AKL-ihn ]
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Meaning & Origin
"feminine form of Jack/Jacques/James"
Origin: French
Language: English
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The Story of Jacklyn
Jacklyn is a simplified spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (the French form of James), which derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'. Jacqueline gained international glamour when Jacqueline Bouvier married President John F. Kennedy and became First Lady in 1961.
Jacqueline and its variants peaked in American popularity in the 1960s following Jackie Kennedy's time in the White House. The Jacklyn spelling is a phonetic simplification. The name has gradually declined since the 1980s.
The name is forever associated with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, one of the most iconic women of the 20th century, whose elegance defined a generation's sense of feminine grace.
Historical Record
Jacklyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 14,865 babies have been named Jacklyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jacklyn is past its peak , currently ranked #2,887 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was voted the most admired woman in America multiple times during the 1960s
- The name Jacqueline ranks among the top 100 names in France throughout the 20th century
- Jaclyn Smith from Charlie's Angels helped keep the Jackie variants visible in 1970s pop culture
Jacklyn in Other Languages
French
Jacqueline
German
Jacqueline
Italian
Giacomina
Spanish
Jacqueline
Portuguese
Jacqueline
Popularity Over Time
#2,887
Current Rank
Peaked 1987
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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First Lady of the United States, wife of President John F. Kennedy, icon of American elegance
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,887
- Total SSA Count
- 57
- Cultural Origins
- English American French
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Jackie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacklyn
What does the name Jacklyn mean?
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (from Hebrew via French). "feminine form of Jack/Jacques/James" (from French). Jacklyn is a simplified spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (the French form of James), which derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'. Jacqueline gained international glamour when Jacqueline Bouvier married President John F. Kennedy and became First Lady in 1961.
What is the origin of the name Jacklyn?
Jacklyn has Hebrew via French, French, English, and American origins. In Hebrew via French, it means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel". In French, it means "feminine form of Jack/Jacques/James".
Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name?
Jacklyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2887. As a boy name, it is ranked #36299. Jacklyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Jacklyn?
Jacklyn is pronounced j-AKL-ihn.
How popular is the name Jacklyn?
Jacklyn is currently ranked #2887 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jacklyn?
Common nicknames for Jacklyn include Jackie and Lynn.
What are good middle names for Jacklyn?
Popular middle name pairings include Jacklyn Marie, Jacklyn Ann, Jacklyn Rose, Jacklyn Grace, Jacklyn Renee, and Jacklyn Nicole.
What are good sibling names for Jacklyn?
Names that pair well with Jacklyn as siblings include Kaitlyn, Roberta, Patrick, Gregory, Audrey, Lynne, and Suzanne.
How many syllables does Jacklyn have?
Jacklyn has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jacklyn a common or rare name?
Jacklyn is an uncommon name, ranked #2887 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Jacklyn
Jacklyn is a girl name with English, American, and French origins . The name means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" in Hebrew via French .
Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name? Jacklyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,887 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,299. Jacklyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jacklyn is currently ranked #2,887 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jacklyn has 2 syllables and is pronounced j-AKL-ihn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jacklyn include Jackie and Lynn. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jacklyn include Jackie, Jackeline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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