Jacquelynn
Jacquelynn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; may God protect.
Origin and history
Jacquelynn is an elaborated English spelling of Jacqueline, which derives from the French name Jacques and ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Jacob. It means 'supplanter' or 'may God protect.' While less common than the traditional Jacqueline spelling, it remains a recognized variant in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,095 babies in the United States have been named Jacquelynn since 1880. It ranks #2436 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.7 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- PA (9.5 %)
- MI (8.2 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 203 |
| 1940-1950 | 446 |
| 1950-1960 | 620 |
| 1960-1970 | 529 |
| 1970-1980 | 437 |
| 1980-1990 | 964 |
| 1990-2000 | 972 |
| 2000-2010 | 518 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacky, Lyn
Fun facts
- Jacquelynn is a modern American spelling variation created by adding a double 'n' suffix to the French-derived Jacqueline.
- The name shares its ultimate linguistic origins with Jacob and James through Vulgar Latin and Hebrew.