Jaquelyn
Jaquelyn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; one who follows.
Origin and history
Jaquelyn is a modern American spelling variant of Jacqueline, which derives from the French name Jacques (from the Hebrew Jacob). It carries the traditional etymological meaning of 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. While less common than the standard Jacqueline spelling, it has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,741 babies in the United States have been named Jaquelyn since 1880. It ranks #3374 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2033.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.8 %)
- TX (34.4 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- AZ (4.9 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 672 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,027 |
| 2010-2019 | 427 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacqui, Jacky
Fun facts
- Jaquelyn is an alternative phonetic spelling of the widely popular classic name Jacqueline.
- Through its French root Jacques, the name shares the same ancient origin as Jacob.