Jaclyn is a feminine given name of American origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Jacqueline, which has French origins and means "God is gracious". The name Jaclyn first became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century. Although it is not as widely used today as it once was, it remains a distinctive and attractive choice for parents looking for a unique name for their daughter.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Jaclyn saw significant popularity spikes starting from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, reaching its peak with 2387 births in 1983 and maintaining high numbers until the mid-1980s. However, it experienced a steady decline thereafter, with fewer than 200 births recorded annually since 2006, indicating that Jaclyn is no longer a popular name choice for newborn girls today.