How old is someone named Jacklyn?
The average Jacklyn is 39 years old.
Half of all living Jacklyns are between 27 and 46.
When was Jacklyn popular?
Parents have been choosing Jacklyn less often since its peak in 1987; 68 babies got the name in 2025.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 | 0 |
| 1920s | 196 | 0 |
| 1930s | 646 | 150 |
| 1940s | 1,193 | 700 |
| 1950s | 1,562 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 939 | 820 |
| 1970s | 919 | 870 |
| 1980s | 4,063 | 3,900 |
| 1990s | 3,806 | 3,700 |
| 2000s | 2,146 | 2,100 |
| 2010s | 1,064 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 441 | 440 |
How many Jacklyns are still alive?
About 15,000 Jacklyns are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Jacklyn since 1913.
Most Jacklyns ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Jacklyn?
About two in five living Jacklyns are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Jacklyn an old name?
Somewhat. Jacklyn is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jacklyn will be 55 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jacklyn a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Jacklyns are women.
Names the same age as Jacklyn
NAME TWIN
Jacklyn's name twin is Jesse. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jesse's age curve is the closest match to Jacklyn's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Jacklyn
How old is the average Jacklyn?
The average Jacklyn in the US is 39 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jacklyn?
About 15,000 Jacklyns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Jacklyn most popular?
In 1987, when about 490 baby girls were named Jacklyn.
Is Jacklyn a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 44% of living Jacklyns, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this