Jaqueline
Jaqueline is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; or 'may God protect'.
Origin and history
Jaqueline is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (derived from Jacob). Etymologically meaning 'supplanter' or 'may God protect', it gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
15,508 babies in the United States have been named Jaqueline since 1880. It ranks #1250 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1692.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.8 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 61 |
| 1930-1940 | 101 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 568 |
| 1970-1980 | 675 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,489 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,384 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,548 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,996 |
| 2020-2029 | 409 |
Famous people named Jaqueline
- Jaqueline Carvalho: Athlete, Volleyball Player
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacky
Fun facts
- Jaqueline is a phonetic simplified variant of the traditional French spelling Jacqueline.
- Through French Jacques, the name connects back to the ancient Biblical name Jacob.