Jacalyn
girl nameJacalyn entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #395 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
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rank today
#395
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3800 |
| 1940s | #2340 |
| 1950s | #710 |
| 1960s | #1331 |
| 1970s | #2410 |
| 1980s | #2414 |
| 1990s | #3457 |
| 2000s | #4817 |
| 2010s | #12384 |
| 2020s | #9616 |
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Jacalyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jacalyn alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jacalyn in 2025?
- Jacalyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jacalyn most popular?
- Jacalyn peaked in 1954, reaching #395 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jacalyn with classmates?
- Jacalyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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