girl's name
Jacalyn
JAK-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 5,201
Jacalyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1954, when 482 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jacalyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 368 |
| 1950s | 2,599 |
| 1960s | 734 |
| 1970s | 368 |
| 1980s | 424 |
| 1990s | 335 |
| 2000s | 291 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Jacalyn?
In 2023, Jacalyn was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jacalyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jacalyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jacalyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jacalyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jacalyn
- English JAK-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Jacalyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jacalyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jacalyn
How popular is the name Jacalyn?
In 2023, Jacalyn was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jacalyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacalyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jacalyn?
Jacalyn has 3 syllables.
When was Jacalyn most popular?
Jacalyn peaked in 1954, when 482 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.