How old is someone named Jaclyn?
The average Jaclyn is 38 years old.
Half of all living Jaclyns are between 33 and 44.
When was Jaclyn popular?
Jaclyn rose fast and peaked in 1988, then faded almost as fast. 65% of all Jaclyns were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 47 | 0 |
| 1930s | 179 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 396 | 230 |
| 1950s | 753 | 580 |
| 1960s | 710 | 630 |
| 1970s | 7,039 | 6,700 |
| 1980s | 21,869 | 21,000 |
| 1990s | 12,674 | 12,000 |
| 2000s | 3,979 | 3,900 |
| 2010s | 1,578 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 510 | 510 |
How many Jaclyns are still alive?
About 48,000 Jaclyns are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 50,000 babies named Jaclyn since 1923.
Nearly every Jaclyn ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jaclyn?
More than half of living Jaclyns are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 18%
- Millennial 63%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Jaclyn an old name?
Somewhat. Jaclyn is older than 63 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 Jaclyn will be 64 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Jaclyn a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Jaclyns are women.
Names the same age as Jaclyn
NAME TWIN
Jaclyn's name twin is Jessica. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jessica's age curve is the closest match to Jaclyn's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Jaclyn
How old is the average Jaclyn?
The average Jaclyn in the US is 38 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jaclyn?
About 48,000 Jaclyns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 50,000 babies given the name since 1923.
When was the name Jaclyn most popular?
In 1988, when about 2,500 baby girls were named Jaclyn.
Is Jaclyn a Millennial name?
Yes. About 63% of living Jaclyns are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
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