Jacqueline Girl

Popularity: #480 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jak-uh-leen //ˈdʒæk.lɪn//

Origin: French; Hebrew

Meaning: French: Supplanter; Hebrew: God has been gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jacqueline is derived from the Old French name Jacquelin, which is a diminutive form of Jacques, the French equivalent of the biblical name Jacob. The name Jacob itself 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 Jacque, evolving into Jacquelin by the medieval period.

The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into English vernacular, particularly among the aristocracy. Historically, the name Jacqueline gained prominence in the 15th century, particularly in France, where it was associated with nobility and literary figures.

One notable historical reference is the 17th-century French writer and philosopher, Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, who contributed to the cultural significance of the name through his works. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints, including Saint Jacqueline of Belgium, who lived in the 15th century and was known for her piety and charitable works.

The name's association with these figures has helped to solidify its place in cultural and religious contexts. Culturally, Jacqueline has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and film, often symbolizing grace and strength.

The name's feminine form has been celebrated in numerous works, contributing to its resonance in Western culture. Variants and diminutives, such as Jackie, have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal throughout the centuries.

Overall, Jacqueline's rich etymological roots and historical significance underscore its lasting presence in both French and English-speaking cultures.

Famous people named Jacqueline

In this section, you will find notable people named Jacqueline. 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 Jacqueline who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is a former First Lady of the United States best known for her role as the wife of President John F. Kennedy, her contributions to the arts, and her work in historic preservation.

Jacqueline Wilson is an author best known for her children's books including Tracy Beaker, The Suitcase Kid, and Hetty Feather.

Jacqueline Bisset is an actress best known for her roles in The Deep, Bullitt, and The Night Heaven Fell.

Jacqueline Fernandez is an actress and model best known for her work in Bollywood films such as Kick, Race 2, and Judwaa 2.

Jacqueline McKenzie is an actress best known for her roles in Romper Stomper, The 4400, and The Eye.

Jacqueline Gold is a businesswoman best known for her role as the CEO of Ann Summers and her contributions to the retail industry.

Jacqueline du Pré is a cellist best known for her interpretation of Elgar's Cello Concerto and her performances with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Jacqueline Woodson is an author best known for her works in children's literature including Brown Girl Dreaming, Another Brooklyn, and The Other Side.

Jacqueline Jossa is an actress best known for her role as Lauren Branning in the soap opera EastEnders.

Jacqueline Lichtenstein is an art historian best known for her work on the relationship between art and philosophy.

Fictional characters named Jacqueline

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Jacqueline is a fictional character from the novel The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. She is a key figure in the story, known for her loyalty and intelligence as she navigates the dangers of the French Revolution.

Jacqueline is a fictional character from the TV series The Bold and the Beautiful. She is a prominent character known for her complex relationships and dramatic storylines within the fashion industry.

Sibling suggestions

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

JulietJessicaJasmineJordanJocelynJade

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jacqueline. 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.

JacquelynJasmineJanelleJadeJocelynJoelleJanine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jacqueline was first seen in the United States in 1891.

Jacqueline has ranked as high as #71 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 541 0 541
2024 516 0 516
2023 564 0 564
2022 629 0 629
2021 660 0 660
2020 696 0 696
2019 821 0 821
2018 941 0 941
2017 927 0 927
2016 1,134 0 1,134
2015 1,232 0 1,232
2014 1,309 0 1,309
2013 1,336 5 1,331
2012 1,321 0 1,321
2011 1,560 0 1,560
2010 1,809 0 1,809
2009 1,967 0 1,967
2008 2,269 5 2,264
2007 2,629 8 2,621
2006 2,867 8 2,859
2005 2,861 11 2,850
2004 3,075 9 3,066
2003 3,408 8 3,400
2002 3,759 5 3,754
2001 4,313 12 4,301
2000 5,049 12 5,037
1999 3,911 10 3,901
1998 3,506 6 3,500
1997 4,293 15 4,278
1996 4,878 16 4,862
1995 4,805 12 4,793
1994 5,201 18 5,183
1993 4,536 20 4,516
1992 4,706 17 4,689
1991 5,005 16 4,989
1990 5,267 30 5,237
1989 5,483 39 5,444
1988 5,576 32 5,544
1987 5,659 32 5,627
1986 5,070 34 5,036
1985 5,280 30 5,250
1984 5,570 21 5,549
1983 5,434 29 5,405
1982 5,520 27 5,493
1981 4,350 16 4,334
1980 3,897 18 3,879
1979 3,746 6 3,740
1978 3,597 21 3,576
1977 3,169 21 3,148
1976 2,960 12 2,948
1975 3,329 15 3,314
1974 3,587 14 3,573
1973 3,517 17 3,500
1972 3,821 18 3,803
1971 4,803 19 4,784
1970 5,591 15 5,576
1969 5,944 24 5,920
1968 6,764 19 6,745
1967 6,987 33 6,954
1966 8,385 25 8,360
1965 9,446 33 9,413
1964 12,023 48 11,975
1963 8,600 38 8,562
1962 9,857 25 9,832
1961 11,015 32 10,983
1960 5,670 16 5,654
1959 4,343 19 4,324
1958 4,792 6 4,786
1957 5,303 15 5,288
1956 6,068 6 6,062
1955 6,060 19 6,041
1954 6,531 9 6,522
1953 7,137 9 7,128
1952 6,950 12 6,938
1951 6,935 20 6,915
1950 6,470 15 6,455
1949 6,049 9 6,040
1948 5,848 10 5,838
1947 6,018 7 6,011
1946 5,096 13 5,083
1945 4,001 12 3,989
1944 3,988 13 3,975
1943 4,202 13 4,189
1942 3,844 13 3,831
1941 3,399 11 3,388
1940 3,235 20 3,215
1939 3,402 14 3,388
1938 3,651 18 3,633
1937 3,411 11 3,400
1936 3,376 14 3,362
1935 3,127 12 3,115
1934 3,049 11 3,038
1933 2,769 13 2,756
1932 2,893 18 2,875
1931 3,134 0 3,134
1930 3,426 12 3,414
1929 2,985 15 2,970
1928 2,749 10 2,739
1927 2,447 0 2,447
1926 2,251 6 2,245
1925 1,998 8 1,990
1924 1,771 0 1,771
1923 1,408 6 1,402
1922 1,021 0 1,021
1921 757 0 757
1920 540 0 540
1919 396 0 396
1918 286 0 286
1917 237 0 237
1916 176 0 176
1915 182 0 182
1914 132 0 132
1913 133 0 133
1912 89 0 89
1911 53 0 53
1910 56 0 56
1909 50 0 50
1908 57 0 57
1907 45 0 45
1906 24 0 24
1905 29 0 29
1904 23 0 23
1903 14 0 14
1902 18 0 18
1901 19 0 19
1900 20 0 20
1899 9 0 9
1898 14 0 14
1897 5 0 5
1896 7 0 7
1894 5 0 5
1893 8 0 8
1891 7 0 7

Top States for Jacqueline (2024)

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
TX 74
16%
CA 70
15%
NY 27
6%
OH 24
5%
GA 20
4%
WA 19
4%
FL 18
4%
AZ 17
4%
PA 15
3%
IL 14
3%
NC 14
3%
VA 13
3%
IN 10
2%
TN 10
2%
LA 9
2%
UT 9
2%
MD 9
2%
OK 9
2%
SC 8
2%
CO 8
2%
WI 8
2%
MO 7
1%
MA 7
1%
CT 7
1%
MI 6
1%
MS 6
1%
AL 6
1%
NJ 6
1%
ME 6
1%
OR 6
1%
MN 5
1%