How Many People Are Named Jacelyn?
Complete statistics for the name Jacelyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jacelyn is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 113,665 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,903 people nationwide! It peaked in popularity in 2013 when 127 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 2,962 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jacelyn Through the Generations
Jacelyn emerged as a modern name in recent decades, with its peak year being 2013. Since then, it has seen a steady decline but remains predominantly popular among younger generations. The majority of those named Jacelyn are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely contemporary choice. With 2,168 individuals under 30, 698 aged between 30 and 60, and 96 over 60, the name continues to be embraced by new parents while maintaining a presence among older adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jacelyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jacelyn
How Many People Have the Name Jacelyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,903 people in the United States currently share the name Jacelyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,665 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jacelyn a Common or Rare Name?
Jacelyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jacelyn Mean?
Jacelyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jacelyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jacelyn Most Popular?
The name Jacelyn reached peak popularity in 2013, with 127 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jacelyn?
Approximately 2,903 people named Jacelyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,962. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,665 Americans.
Is Jacelyn a rare name?
Jacelyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,665 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jacelyn mean?
Jacelyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jacelyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jacelyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Jacelyn most popular?
Jacelyn peaked in 2013 with 127 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.