Jacqulyn
Jacqulyn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or may God protect.
Origin and history
Jacqulyn is a creative spelling variant of Jacqueline, which derives from the French name Jacques and ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Jacob. The name means 'supplanter' or 'may God protect'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century but is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
3,958 babies in the United States have been named Jacqulyn since 1880. It ranks #2806 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.4 %)
- CA (21.9 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 110 |
| 1930-1940 | 393 |
| 1940-1950 | 499 |
| 1950-1960 | 716 |
| 1960-1970 | 469 |
| 1970-1980 | 435 |
| 1980-1990 | 725 |
| 1990-2000 | 446 |
| 2000-2010 | 148 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacki
Fun facts
- Jacqulyn is an alternative American phonetic spelling of the classic French name Jacqueline.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the mid-20th century alongside other variants of Jacqueline.