Jacquelyn Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JACK-lin //ˈdʒæk.lɪn//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: Supplanter; English: Diminutive of Jacqueline
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jacquelyn is derived from the Old French name Jacqueline, which is a feminine diminutive of Jacques, the French form of the name James. The name James itself originates from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' The transition from Hebrew to English occurred through several linguistic stages: Ya'aqov was translated into Greek as Iakobos, then into Latin as Iacobus, and finally into Old French as Jacques.
The feminine form Jacqueline emerged in the medieval period, eventually evolving into Jacquelyn as it entered the English language, particularly in the 20th century. Historically, the name has been associated with various notable figures.
One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of French nobility, where Jacqueline was borne by several noblewomen. The name gained further prominence through literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which popularized the biblical name Jacob, thereby indirectly influencing the use of its derivatives.
The name Jacquelyn itself became more widely recognized in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States. Culturally, Jacquelyn carries connotations of grace and femininity, often associated with the qualities of resilience and strength due to its roots in the name James.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with Jacqueline being a prominent variant in French-speaking regions. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its historical significance and the positive attributes associated with its meanings, making it a favored choice in many families.
Famous people named Jacquelyn
In this section, you will find notable people named Jacquelyn. 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 Jacquelyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jacquelyn Smith is an actress best known for Charlie's Angels, The Night They Took Miss Beautiful, and The Love Boat.
Jacquelyn Jablonski is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, Calvin Klein, and Chanel.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jacquelyn was first seen in the United States in 1907.
Jacquelyn has ranked as high as #309 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Jacquelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jacquelyn 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 Jacquelyn 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 Jacquelyn.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 2024 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 2023 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 2022 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 2021 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 2020 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 2019 | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| 2018 | 149 | 0 | 149 |
| 2017 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| 2016 | 156 | 0 | 156 |
| 2015 | 208 | 0 | 208 |
| 2014 | 248 | 0 | 248 |
| 2013 | 206 | 0 | 206 |
| 2012 | 246 | 0 | 246 |
| 2011 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| 2010 | 308 | 0 | 308 |
| 2009 | 301 | 0 | 301 |
| 2008 | 361 | 0 | 361 |
| 2007 | 437 | 0 | 437 |
| 2006 | 429 | 0 | 429 |
| 2005 | 425 | 0 | 425 |
| 2004 | 443 | 0 | 443 |
| 2003 | 533 | 0 | 533 |
| 2002 | 621 | 0 | 621 |
| 2001 | 661 | 0 | 661 |
| 2000 | 831 | 0 | 831 |
| 1999 | 709 | 0 | 709 |
| 1998 | 759 | 0 | 759 |
| 1997 | 853 | 0 | 853 |
| 1996 | 907 | 0 | 907 |
| 1995 | 998 | 0 | 998 |
| 1994 | 1,045 | 0 | 1,045 |
| 1993 | 1,102 | 0 | 1,102 |
| 1992 | 1,145 | 0 | 1,145 |
| 1991 | 1,212 | 0 | 1,212 |
| 1990 | 1,306 | 8 | 1,298 |
| 1989 | 1,370 | 5 | 1,365 |
| 1988 | 1,539 | 7 | 1,532 |
| 1987 | 1,467 | 0 | 1,467 |
| 1986 | 1,261 | 0 | 1,261 |
| 1985 | 1,360 | 0 | 1,360 |
| 1984 | 1,432 | 0 | 1,432 |
| 1983 | 1,384 | 7 | 1,377 |
| 1982 | 1,446 | 10 | 1,436 |
| 1981 | 1,153 | 5 | 1,148 |
| 1980 | 1,036 | 0 | 1,036 |
| 1979 | 937 | 5 | 932 |
| 1978 | 875 | 8 | 867 |
| 1977 | 727 | 0 | 727 |
| 1976 | 554 | 0 | 554 |
| 1975 | 601 | 0 | 601 |
| 1974 | 641 | 0 | 641 |
| 1973 | 593 | 0 | 593 |
| 1972 | 667 | 0 | 667 |
| 1971 | 804 | 0 | 804 |
| 1970 | 957 | 6 | 951 |
| 1969 | 955 | 0 | 955 |
| 1968 | 1,027 | 6 | 1,021 |
| 1967 | 981 | 6 | 975 |
| 1966 | 1,022 | 0 | 1,022 |
| 1965 | 1,103 | 0 | 1,103 |
| 1964 | 1,279 | 5 | 1,274 |
| 1963 | 1,104 | 6 | 1,098 |
| 1962 | 1,237 | 0 | 1,237 |
| 1961 | 1,394 | 0 | 1,394 |
| 1960 | 1,045 | 0 | 1,045 |
| 1959 | 976 | 0 | 976 |
| 1958 | 1,109 | 0 | 1,109 |
| 1957 | 1,201 | 6 | 1,195 |
| 1956 | 1,396 | 0 | 1,396 |
| 1955 | 1,500 | 0 | 1,500 |
| 1954 | 1,605 | 0 | 1,605 |
| 1953 | 1,742 | 5 | 1,737 |
| 1952 | 1,673 | 0 | 1,673 |
| 1951 | 1,906 | 0 | 1,906 |
| 1950 | 1,724 | 0 | 1,724 |
| 1949 | 1,440 | 0 | 1,440 |
| 1948 | 1,421 | 0 | 1,421 |
| 1947 | 1,395 | 5 | 1,390 |
| 1946 | 1,208 | 0 | 1,208 |
| 1945 | 949 | 0 | 949 |
| 1944 | 977 | 5 | 972 |
| 1943 | 943 | 0 | 943 |
| 1942 | 889 | 5 | 884 |
| 1941 | 782 | 0 | 782 |
| 1940 | 692 | 0 | 692 |
| 1939 | 725 | 0 | 725 |
| 1938 | 741 | 0 | 741 |
| 1937 | 711 | 0 | 711 |
| 1936 | 694 | 0 | 694 |
| 1935 | 679 | 0 | 679 |
| 1934 | 662 | 0 | 662 |
| 1933 | 628 | 0 | 628 |
| 1932 | 660 | 0 | 660 |
| 1931 | 645 | 0 | 645 |
| 1930 | 666 | 0 | 666 |
| 1929 | 545 | 0 | 545 |
| 1928 | 468 | 0 | 468 |
| 1927 | 487 | 0 | 487 |
| 1926 | 374 | 0 | 374 |
| 1925 | 305 | 0 | 305 |
| 1924 | 281 | 0 | 281 |
| 1923 | 233 | 0 | 233 |
| 1922 | 163 | 0 | 163 |
| 1921 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1920 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 1919 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1918 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1917 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1916 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1915 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1914 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1913 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1911 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1907 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Top States for Jacquelyn (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 | 11 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| WA | 6 |