Jacquelin Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JACK-lin //ˈdʒæk.lɪn//

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: Supplanter; English: Diminutive of Jacqueline

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jacquelin is derived from the Old French name Jacqueline, which itself is a diminutive form of Jacques, the French equivalent of the biblical name Jacob. The name Jacob originates from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "to follow" or "to supplant." This etymological journey traces back through Latin, where Jacobus was used, and then into Old French as Jacques, before evolving into Jacqueline.

The transition into English occurred in the medieval period, with the name being adopted in various forms, including Jacquelin, as a feminine variant of Jacques. Historically, the name Jacqueline gained prominence through notable figures such as Saint Jacqueline of the 14th century, who was known for her piety and charitable works.

The name also appears in various literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, where the name Jacob is frequently mentioned, thereby enhancing the name's cultural significance. The use of Jacqueline and its variants became more widespread in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, reflecting the influence of French culture in England during these periods.

Culturally, Jacquelin carries connotations of grace and nobility, often associated with the qualities of resilience and strength, reflective of the biblical Jacob's narrative. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing a connection to heritage and tradition.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jackie have emerged, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts. Overall, Jacquelin's historical and cultural resonance underscores its enduring appeal throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Jacquelin

In this section, you will find notable people named Jacquelin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jacquelin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jacquelin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jacquelin C. Smith is a scientist best known for her research in environmental science and ecology.

Jacquelin J. M. D. is a musician best known for her contributions to contemporary jazz and world music.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jacquelin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JulietJasmineJessicaJocelynJordanJade

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jacquelin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JacquelineJacklynJasmineJanelleJocelynJadeJovanna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jacquelin was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Jacquelin has ranked as high as #1765 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Jacquelin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jacquelin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jacquelin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jacquelin.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 11 11
2023 12 12
2022 21 21
2021 14 14
2020 19 19
2019 15 15
2018 9 9
2017 29 29
2016 23 23
2015 42 42
2014 37 37
2013 47 47
2012 64 64
2011 66 66
2010 102 102
2009 120 120
2008 145 145
2007 142 142
2006 158 158
2005 144 144
2004 152 152
2003 184 184
2002 163 163
2001 188 188
2000 211 211
1999 130 130
1998 118 118
1997 135 135
1996 134 134
1995 129 129
1994 101 101
1993 123 123
1992 123 123
1991 147 147
1990 137 137
1989 116 116
1988 114 114
1987 108 108
1986 83 83
1985 85 85
1984 74 74
1983 102 102
1982 88 88
1981 79 79
1980 69 69
1979 66 66
1978 60 60
1977 73 73
1976 41 41
1975 55 55
1974 54 54
1973 64 64
1972 70 70
1971 82 82
1970 80 80
1969 106 106
1968 104 104
1967 104 104
1966 112 112
1965 139 139
1964 185 185
1963 142 142
1962 150 150
1961 187 187
1960 93 93
1959 94 94
1958 89 89
1957 88 88
1956 87 87
1955 91 91
1954 123 123
1953 94 94
1952 95 95
1951 113 113
1950 115 115
1949 119 119
1948 94 94
1947 115 115
1946 92 92
1945 92 92
1944 93 93
1943 90 90
1942 87 87
1941 77 77
1940 71 71
1939 87 87
1938 103 103
1937 74 74
1936 84 84
1935 72 72
1934 76 76
1933 82 82
1932 90 90
1931 99 99
1930 99 99
1929 90 90
1928 81 81
1927 87 87
1926 60 60
1925 62 62
1924 52 52
1923 31 31
1922 29 29
1921 25 25
1920 22 22
1919 7 7
1918 9 9
1917 10 10
1916 13 13
1915 14 14
1914 13 13
1913 8 8

Top States for Jacquelin (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 8
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