Find out how popular the first name Jaclynn has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaclynn by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jaclynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaclynn.

The history of the first name Jaclynn

The name Jaclynn is a relatively modern English variant of the French name Jacqueline, which itself derives from the masculine name Jacques. Jacques is the French form of the late Latin name Jacobus, which comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows".

The name Ya'aqov is found in the Old Testament and was borne by the Biblical patriarch Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca. Jacob's name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with an angel, becoming the progenitor of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

The name Jacques gained popularity in medieval France and its diminutive form, Jacqueline, became a common feminine name by the 12th century. Some early examples of the name Jacqueline include Jacqueline of Bavaria (1401-1436), a Countess of Holland, and Jacqueline of Hainaut (1416-1472), a Countess of Holland and Zeeland.

The variant spelling Jaclynn emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative respelling of the traditional Jacqueline. One of the earliest known bearers of this particular spelling was Jaclynn Bailie, a Canadian actress born in 1950.

Other notable individuals named Jaclynn throughout history include Jaclynn Wallman (born 1955), an American politician and former member of the Utah State Senate; Jaclynn Reuter (born 1960), an American author and illustrator of children's books; Jaclynn Potter (born 1965), an American singer and songwriter; and Jaclynn Griffith (born 1985), a Canadian professional wrestler.

While not as ancient as its Hebrew and French roots, the name Jaclynn carries a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting its evolution from a Biblical name to a modern English variant with a distinctive spelling.

Data source

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