Jackilynn
A feminine name blending "Jack", a diminutive of "John", with "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jackilynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jackilynn today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jackilynn births was 1957 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jackilynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jackilynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1957
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2011 SSA rank
#17,859
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Jackilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jackilynn from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jackilynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jackilynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jackilynn
The given name Jackilynn is a modern English combination of the names Jack and Lynn. Jack is a diminutive form of the name John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Lynn is a variant spelling of the name Linn, which has roots in various cultures, including the Scottish Gaelic word linne, meaning "pool" or "lake," and the Old English word linn, meaning "linden tree."
The name Jackilynn emerged in the 20th century as a distinctive feminine form of the name Jack. While the origins of the name can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and Celtic sources, there is no specific historical reference or record of the name Jackilynn itself appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
The earliest known individuals with the name Jackilynn likely date back to the mid-20th century, as the name gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, records of notable individuals with this name are scarce due to its relatively recent emergence.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Jackilynn was Jackilynn Brodsky, an American actress and singer born in 1947. She appeared in several Broadway productions and television shows in the 1960s and 1970s.
Another notable Jackilynn was Jackilynn Goitia, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She was a standout player and helped lead the team to successful seasons during her collegiate career.
In the literary world, Jackilynn Nance is an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized with various awards and honors.
Jackilynn Hagen is an American artist and sculptor who has gained recognition for her large-scale public installations and works exploring themes of nature and the environment. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces across the United States.
Jackilynn Slavick is an American photographer and artist whose work often explores themes of memory, loss, and the human condition. Her photographs have been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, and she has received grants and fellowships for her artistic endeavors.
While the name Jackilynn may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a distinctive and unique combination of traditional names. As with many modern names, its significance lies in the personal stories and accomplishments of those who bear it.
People
Jackilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jackilynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jackilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jackilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jackilynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jackilynn a common name?
We classify Jackilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jackilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jackilynn was 1957, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jackilynn is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jackilynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jackilynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jackilynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jackilynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jackilynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jackilynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jackilynn as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jackilynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.