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Jaclynn

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Pronounced JAK-lin /ˈdʒæk.lɪn/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques/Jacob, from the Hebrew, 'the supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The supplanter: Jaclynn is a form of Jacqueline. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, French
MeaningA form/spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques/Jacob, from the Hebrew, 'the supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6956 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019412025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jaclynn is a form/spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques/Jacob, from the Hebrew, 'the supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'JAK-lin').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Jacqueline. Rare in this form, the-supplanter at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jacqueline (from Jacob) means 'the supplanter; one who grasps the heel' in Hebrew — Jaclynn is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAK-lin').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jacqueline — routes layered

Variations

JacquelineJaclynJaqueline

Nicknames

Jackie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaclynn mean?

Jaclynn is a form of Jacqueline — Hebrew 'the supplanter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jaclynn?

It's said JAK-lin /ˈdʒæk.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaclynn a boy or girl name?

Jaclynn is a girl's name.

How popular is Jaclynn?

Jaclynn is a rare name in the U.S.

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