girl's name
Jacolyn
JAK-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 380
Jacolyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 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 1953, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1931.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jacolyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 146 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 21 |
How Popular Is Jacolyn?
In 1999, Jacolyn was given to 5 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.
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 Jacolyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jacolyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jacolyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jacolyn
- English JAK-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Jacolyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jacolyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jacolyn
How popular is the name Jacolyn?
In 1999, Jacolyn was given to 5 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 Jacolyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacolyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jacolyn?
Jacolyn has 3 syllables.
When was Jacolyn most popular?
Jacolyn peaked in 1953, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.