Jacquelyne
Jacquelyne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or one who follows; derived from the Hebrew name Jacob.
Origin and history
Jacquelyne is a French-derived feminine given name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline. Historically rooted in the Hebrew name Jacob, it carries the classical meaning of 'supplanter' or 'may God protect'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage during the mid-to-late 20th century but remains a relatively rare spelling today.
Popularity in the United States
3,184 babies in the United States have been named Jacquelyne since 1880. It ranks #3151 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- TX (29.2 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 148 |
| 1930-1940 | 229 |
| 1940-1950 | 430 |
| 1950-1960 | 476 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 237 |
| 1980-1990 | 468 |
| 1990-2000 | 421 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacqui, Jacky
Fun facts
- Jacquelyne is a contemporary variant spelling of Jacqueline, incorporating the 'yne' suffix.
- The name traces back through French to the Latin Jacobus and ultimately the Hebrew Ya'akov.