Jaclyn is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Jacqueline, which itself is derived from the French masculine name Jacques. Jacques is a derivative of the Latin name Jacobus, which means "supplanter" in Hebrew.
The name Jaclyn has been used as a given name for girls since the 20th century, but it is not as common as its variant Jacqueline. It is typically pronounced with a hard "k" sound, unlike Jacqueline which has a soft "sh" sound.
There is no significant historical figure or famous person associated with the name Jaclyn. However, some notable individuals named Jacqueline include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former First Lady of the United States, and Jacqueline Suskin, an American poet and writer.
Overall, Jaclyn is a unique and less common feminine given name that carries a strong French heritage while also having a modern and independent sound to it.
The name Jaclyn has had a fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States. According to the statistics provided, there were 8 babies named Jaclyn in 1977, and this number increased to 10 in 1978, indicating that the name was starting to gain some traction during this time period.
The trend continued with 11 births each in 1979 and 1980. However, there was a slight decrease in popularity in 1981 with only 8 births recorded. This downward trend reversed in 1982 when the number of Jaclyn births jumped to 17, suggesting that the name was becoming more fashionable again.
The popularity of the name remained relatively high over the next few years, with 15 births in 1983 and 13 in 1984. However, it began to decline again in the late 1980s, with only 7 births each in 1986 and 1987.
The early 1990s saw a brief resurgence in popularity for the name Jaclyn, with 11 births in 1989, 13 in 1990, and 7 in 1992. However, after 1992, there was another decline in popularity, with only 6 births each in 1996 and 1998.
Overall, over the years from 1977 to 1998, there were a total of 173 babies named Jaclyn born in the United States. While the name has had its ups and downs in popularity, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice among parents during this time period.