Girl · #12,959 in 2026

Jackolyn

Name: Popularity of the name Jackolyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jackolyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,959

Peak Rank

#3,061 (1947)

Total Babies

154

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1990

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#3061

Peak Rank

154

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jackolyn

Jackolyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 12 Jackolyns were born — ranking #3,061 that year. As of 2026, Jackolyn ranks #12,959 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 154 Jackolyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jackolyn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackolyn

What does the name Jackolyn mean?

Jackolyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jackolyn in 2026?

In 2026, Jackolyn ranks #12,959 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jackolyn most popular?

Jackolyn reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #3,061 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Jackolyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jackolyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jackolyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jackolyn include Kennie, Georga, Caral. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jackolyn

Jackolyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Jackolyn's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #3,061. Use the chart and map above to compare Jackolyn'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.