Jacolyn
girl nameJacolyn entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #2314 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#2314
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3605 |
| 1940s | #3551 |
| 1950s | #3129 |
| 1960s | #5519 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
| 1980s | #9021 |
| 1990s | #13134 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jacolyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jacolyn alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jacolyn in 2025?
- Jacolyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jacolyn most popular?
- Jacolyn peaked in 1951, reaching #2314 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jacolyn with classmates?
- Jacolyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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