Jacquelin
Jacquelin is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jacquelin is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Jacob, it carries the classical meaning of 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. In the United States, Jacquelin has been used consistently as a less common alternative to Jacqueline.
Popularity in the United States
9,686 babies in the United States have been named Jacquelin since 1880. It ranks #1681 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2016.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.1 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 74 |
| 1920-1930 | 539 |
| 1930-1940 | 866 |
| 1940-1950 | 930 |
| 1950-1960 | 989 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,322 |
| 1970-1980 | 645 |
| 1980-1990 | 918 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,277 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,607 |
| 2010-2019 | 434 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Jacquelin
- Jacquelin Vance: Artist, Painter
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacky
Fun facts
- It originated as a French feminine diminutive of Jacques, which corresponds to James or Jacob in English.
- Jacquelin is a streamlined spelling variant of the more globally famous Jacqueline.