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Jacelyn

Girl name

Jacelyn has been given to 2,988 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 76,537 girls was named Jacelyn.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,988

Peak year

2013 (127 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1949

10-year trend

▼ -76%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jacelyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jacelyn.

FAQ

How popular is the name Jacelyn?

Jacelyn has been given to 2,988 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jacelyn peak?

Jacelyn peaked in 2013, when 127 babies were given the name.

Is Jacelyn a girl or boy name?

Jacelyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jacelyn are girls).

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