Jaquelyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJACK-uh-lin / /ˈdʒæk.ə.lɪn/English; French
Meaning
English: Supplanter; French: Diminutive of Jacqueline
Historical & Cultural Background
Jaquelyn is a modern variant of the name Jacqueline, which has French origins. The name Jacqueline itself is derived from Jacques, the French form of James, meaning 'supplanter.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. Variants like Jaquelyn emerged as creative adaptations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jaquelyn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jacquelyn
- Jaqueline
- Jacklyn
International Variants
- Jacqueline (French)
- Jaqueline (Portuguese)
- Jacquelyn (English)
Famous people named Jaquelyn
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Fictional characters named Jaquelyn
Jaquelyn is a character in the book series 'The Chronicles of Amber' by Roger Zelazny.
Jaquelyn 'Jackie' Taylor is a character in the television series 'Beverly Hills, 90210.'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaquelyn was first seen in the United States in 1944. Jaquelyn has ranked as high as #1156 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Jaquelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaquelyn (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 56 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 94 |
| 2000 | 127 |
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 101 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 114 |
| 2009 | 98 |
| 2010 | 86 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |