Jacqueline
What does Jacqueline mean and where does it come from?
The name Jacqueline is the feminine form of Jacques, which is the French version of James, meaning 'supplanter'. It became popular in the 20th century, especially due to cultural influences such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The name has variations in spe
How else can you spell Jacqueline?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jacqueline?
Jacqueline works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jacqueline right now?
Declining — down 32 spots — currently #536 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jacqueline
Jacqueline has been a beloved American name for over 133 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1891. Its peak popularity was #37 in 1961. More than 424,501 babies have been named Jacqueline since 1891. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #859 in 1900 to #536 in 2023. Jacqueline is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jacqueline in 1961:
Jacqueline by decade
Jacqueline peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 55 | |
| 1900s | 299 | |
| 1910s | 1,740 | |
| 1920s | 17,927 | |
| 1930s | 32,233 | |
| 1940s | 45,677 | |
| 1950s | 60,591 | |
| 1960s ★ | 84,677 | |
| 1970s | 38,126 | |
| 1980s | 51,831 | |
| 1990s | 46,105 | |
| 2000s | 32,185 | |
| 2010s | 12,365 | |
| 2020s | 690 |
What are good nicknames for Jacqueline?
What names sound and feel like Jacqueline?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jacqueline also consider these