Jaclyn
Pronunciation: [ j-AKL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jaclyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 103 babies have been named Jaclyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jaclyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,913 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,913
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jaclyn
Jaclyn is a boy name .
Is Jaclyn a boy or girl name? Jaclyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,913 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,722. Jaclyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jaclyn is currently ranked #26,913 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jaclyn include Jac, Jacl, Jacly, Jaclie, Jay, Jaie, and Jackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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