Jackline
A feminine name derived from the masculine name Jack, ultimately from John.
Name Census estimates that about 285 living Americans carry the first name Jackline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jackline today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jackline births was 1962 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jackline. 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.
People living today
285
~ 1 in 1,202,647 Americans
Peak year
1962
12 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,074
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Jackline: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jackline from the 1930s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 69 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jackline 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 Jackline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jacklines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jackline
The name Jackline is a feminine variant of the masculine name Jackson, which originated as an English surname derived from the biblical name John. It ultimately traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
The earliest known use of the name Jackline dates back to the late 19th century, when it gained popularity as a feminine form of Jackson. It was particularly common in English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, but also found use in other parts of the world.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jackline was Jackline Grunwald, an American author and journalist born in 1890. She wrote several books on social issues and women's rights in the early 20th century.
Another notable Jackline in history was Jackline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994), the former First Lady of the United States and wife of President John F. Kennedy. She was a prominent figure in American culture and fashion, and her life was widely chronicled in the media.
In the world of sports, Jackline Joyner-Kersee (born 1962) is a renowned American athlete who excelled in the heptathlon and long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals across four Olympic Games, cementing her place as one of the greatest female athletes of all time.
In the realm of literature, Jackline Susann (1918-1973) was an American novelist and actress best known for her controversial and wildly popular novel "Valley of the Dolls." The book explored the darker side of fame and success in the entertainment industry.
Another noteworthy Jackline in history was Jackline Cochran (1910-1980), an American aviator and pioneer in the field of aviation. She was instrumental in the formation of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II, paving the way for women to serve as military pilots.
While the name Jackline has its roots in English and Hebrew origins, it has gained widespread use across various cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its core meaning and association with grace and divine favor have remained consistent throughout its history.
People
Jackline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jackline as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jackline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jackline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 285 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jackline 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 1,202,647 US residents.
Is Jackline a common name?
We classify Jackline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 342 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jackline most popular?
The single biggest year for Jackline was 1962, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jackline is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jackline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jackline 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.
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.