Jaclyn

Girl's name

Jaclyn is a modern English name, likely a variant of Jacqueline. Jacqueline is a French feminine form of Jacques, which is the French form of Jacob.

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 63 Falling
Peak year 1988

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jaclyn Smith - Actress, known for "Charlie's Angels."
  • Jaclyn Hill - Beauty YouTuber and makeup artist.
  • Jaclyn Victor - Malaysian singer and winner of reality show.
  • Jaclyn Moriarty - Australian author of young adult novels.
  • Jaclyn Stapp - Philanthropist and wife of musician Scott Stapp.
  • Jaclyn Schultz - Reality TV contestant on "Survivor."
  • Jaclyn Swedberg - Playboy Playmate of the Year 2012.
  • Jaclyn Betham - Actress known for "The Haves and the Have Nots."
  • Jaclyn Hales - Actress and producer, known for "Once I Was a Beehive."
  • Jaclyn Corin - Gun control activist and survivor of Parkland shooting.

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