Jaquelina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ha-keh-LEE-nah /xɑ.keˈli.nɐ/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: little Jacob; Portuguese: supplanter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaquelina is a feminine form derived from the masculine name Jacques, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' The evolution of the name can be traced through several languages: from Hebrew, it transitioned into Greek as Iakobos, then into Latin as Iacobus, and subsequently into Old French as Jacques. The name Jaquelina likely emerged as a variant in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, where diminutive and feminine forms are commonly created by adding suffixes.
Historically, the name Jacques has been borne by numerous notable figures, including several kings of France, such as Jacques I of France in the 14th century. The name Jacob appears in the Bible, where Jacob is a significant patriarch, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the grandson of Abraham.
His story is foundational in Judeo-Christian traditions, and the name has been prominent in various biblical translations, including the King James Bible of 1611, which helped popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Jaquelina and its variants have been associated with themes of resilience and transformation, reflecting the biblical Jacob's journey and struggles.
The name carries a sense of heritage and continuity, often evoking connections to familial and cultural roots. In addition to Jaquelina, related forms such as Jacqueline have also gained recognition, further embedding the name within the tapestry of Western naming traditions.
The enduring nature of these names highlights their significance in various cultural narratives, symbolizing strength and identity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaquelina was first seen in the United States in 1976.
Jaquelina has ranked as high as #1141 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jaquelina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaquelina 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 Jaquelina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jaquelina
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jaquelina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |