Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or may God protect.
Origin and history
Jacqueline is traditionally a French feminine form of Jacques, originating from the Hebrew name Jacob. Although predominantly given to females in the United States, historical SSA records document over 1,000 instances of the name being registered for males. Its male usage in the U.S. was most visible during the early-to-mid 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,391 babies in the United States have been named Jacqueline since 1880. It ranks #3327 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.3 %)
- NY (19.1 %)
- DC (9.8 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- TX (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 121 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 293 |
| 1970-1980 | 158 |
| 1980-1990 | 278 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacky
Fun facts
- Jacqueline developed as a French diminutive of Jacques, derived from Late Latin Jacobus and Hebrew Ya'aqov.
- More than 1,300 males in the U.S. have been named Jacqueline since SSA tracking began in 1880.