Jaquline Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAK-lin //ˈdʒæk.lɪn//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: Supplanter; English: A variant of Jacqueline
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaquline is a variant of the name Jacqueline, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This name was adopted into Latin as Iacobus, which evolved into the Old French form Jacques. The feminine diminutive form Jacqueline emerged in the 16th century, becoming widely used in France.
The transition of Jacqueline into English occurred through the influence of French culture, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which introduced many French names into the English lexicon. Historically, Jacqueline gained prominence through various notable figures, including Jacqueline de Rohan, a French noblewoman in the 15th century, and later through literary works and royal associations.
The name was further popularized by its appearance in various forms of literature and art, particularly during the Renaissance, when names of French origin became fashionable among the English nobility. The name Jacqueline was also notably borne by Saint Jacqueline of the 13th century, a French saint who contributed to the name's religious significance.
Culturally, Jacqueline has been associated with qualities of grace and elegance, often linked to the French heritage from which it derives. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with Jacqueline being a common variant in many languages.
The diminutive form Jackie has also been widely recognized, particularly in English-speaking countries. Overall, the name Jaquline, as a variant of Jacqueline, carries with it a rich historical and cultural legacy that reflects its evolution through language and society.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaquline was first seen in the United States in 1980.
Jaquline has ranked as high as #1234 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jaquline has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaquline 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 Jaquline was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jaquline
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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 Jaquline.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |