Girl · #13,483 in 2026

Jackline

A jackline is a rope, wire or webbing strung from a ship's bow to stern to which a safety harness can be tethered, allowing a crewmember to move about the deck safely when there is risk of falling or being swept overboard. At sea, falling overboard is one of the leading causes of death in boating; fastening oneself to the ship with a safety harness tethered to a jackline reduces this risk.

Current Rank
#13,483
Peak Rank
#3,783 (1962)
Total Babies
342
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1937
First Year
2012
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#3783
Peak Rank
342
Total Count
48
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jackline

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A jackline is a rope, wire or webbing strung from a ship's bow to stern to which a safety harness can be tethered, allowing a crewmember to move about the deck safely when there is risk of falling or being swept overboard. At sea, falling overboard is one of the leading causes of death in boating; fastening oneself to the ship with a safety harness tethered to a jackline reduces this risk.

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The Story of Jackline

Jackline first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 12 Jacklines were born — ranking #3,783 that year. As of 2026, Jackline ranks #13,483 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 342 Jacklines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jackline

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jackline is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackline

What does the name Jackline mean?
A jackline is a rope, wire or webbing strung from a ship's bow to stern to which a safety harness can be tethered, allowing a crewmember to move about the deck safely when there is risk of falling or being swept overboard. At sea, falling overboard is one of the leading causes of death in boating; fastening oneself to the ship with a safety harness tethered to a jackline reduces this risk.
How popular is Jackline in 2026?
In 2026, Jackline ranks #13,483 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Jackline most popular?
Jackline reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #3,783 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jackline most popular?
Jackline has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jackline.
Is Jackline a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jackline is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Jackline?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jackline include Evadne, Seleta, Carollynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jackline

Jackline is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 342 births in the dataset. Jackline's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #3,783. Use the chart and map above to compare Jackline's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.