The name Jaclyn, a variant of Jacqueline, is of French origin and means 'little Jack'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. The name Jaclyn tends to evoke elegance and sophistication, perhaps due to its association with other refined names like Jacqueline and Jacquelyn.
The name Jaclyn experienced significant popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, with a peak of 17 births in 1982. However, its usage steadily declined thereafter, reaching a low of just 6 births in both 1991 and 1996. Despite this fluctuation, Jaclyn has still been given to a total of 173 babies over the span of two decades.