Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or may God protect.
Origin and history
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, largely influenced by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Though its usage has moderated in recent years, it remains a classic, widely recognized name.
Popularity in the United States
426,088 babies in the United States have been named Jacqueline since 1880. It ranks #84 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #507.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 55 |
| 1900-1910 | 299 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,740 |
| 1920-1930 | 17,882 |
| 1930-1940 | 32,115 |
| 1940-1950 | 45,559 |
| 1950-1960 | 60,459 |
| 1960-1970 | 84,398 |
| 1970-1980 | 37,962 |
| 1980-1990 | 51,561 |
| 1990-2000 | 45,948 |
| 2000-2010 | 32,119 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,385 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,606 |
Famous people named Jacqueline
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: First Lady, Editor
- Jacqueline Bisset: Actress
- Jacqueline Woodson: Author
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacky, Jackie-O
Fun facts
- The popularity of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis cemented Jacqueline as an iconic mid-20th-century American name.
- It entered English from Old French as the feminine diminutive of Jacques, tracing back to the Hebrew Ya'akov.