Unisex · #10,812 in 2026

Jacyn

Current Rank
#10,812
Peak Rank
#7,028 (2020)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,085 (36 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,028 (48 total)
👦As Boy Name
1976
First Year
2023
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#7028
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#11085
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Jacyn

As a girl name

Jacyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 8 Jacyns were born — ranking #11,085 that year. As of 2026, Jacyn ranks #11,085 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Jacyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jacyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 11 Jacyns were born — ranking #7,028 that year. As of 2026, Jacyn ranks #10,812 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Jacyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jacyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jacyn 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 Jacyn

What does the name Jacyn mean?
Jacyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jacyn in 2026?
In 2026, Jacyn ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jacyn most popular?
Jacyn reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,028 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Jacyn a unisex name?
Yes — Jacyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 43% of Jacyns assigned female and 57% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jacyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jacyn include Elix, Cari, Alyx. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jacyn

Jacyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Jacyn's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,028. Use the chart and map above to compare Jacyn'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.