Jacalyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jacalyn is a modern name that evolved from the French name Jacques, meaning 'supplanter.' It has roots in American English and became popular in the mid-20th century. The name carries traits of uniqueness and creativity, but it does not have a biblical background.
The name Jacalyn is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacalyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jacalyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5743rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 736th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1927th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2810th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5010th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18485th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jacalyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacalyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒæk.ə.lɪn/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Jacalyn is a modern variant of the name Jacqueline, which is derived from the French name Jacques, meaning 'supplanter.' The name Jacqueline became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Meaning
supplanter
Language Evolution
Jacques (French), Jacqueline (French), Jacalyn (American English)
Historical Usage
The name Jacalyn gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s, as part of a trend of using -lyn suffixes in names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacy, Lyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacalyn is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality. While not extremely common, it carries a fresh appeal.
Famous People
Jacalyn M. M. O'Connell, an American author, Jacalyn M. H. Moyer, a prominent educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacalyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacalyn"
"Jacalyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5743rd of 9204 | 36 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 736th of 12526 | 3,341 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1927th of 19264 | 738 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2810th of 27321 | 624 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5010th of 35406 | 414 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18485th of 30306 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacalyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jacalyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.00% 490th/2227 |
23.79% 578th/2430 |
54.96% 1568th/2853 |
34.23% 950th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.83% 1111th/2937 |
55.44% 1931st/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.69% 2052nd/3685 |
58.35% 2611th/4475 |
- |
64.83% 4095th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
72.61% 3327th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
69.06% 5154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacalyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacalyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.