Jaqueline
“Supplanter”
French origin · Unisex name
#1924US 2023
276Births / yr
→Stable
15.2kAll-time births
📅 Since 192300.07% of births at peak
How to pronounce Jaqueline
YAH·KYOO·LEYEN
/ˈjɑ.ˈkjuː.ˈlaɪn/ · stress on YAH · 3 syllables
“Supplanter”
French origin · Unisex name
What does Jaqueline mean and where does it come from?
Jaqueline is a feminine form of Jacques, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob). The name has French origins and is popular in various English-speaking countries. Notable figures include Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former First Lady of the United States. The name's popularity peaked in the m
Cultural significance
Jaqueline has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in French-speaking communities, where it reflects values of supplanter.
Peak popularity
Reached #268 in 2000 — currently #1924 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Jaqueline?
Jaqueline works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jaqueline Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jaqueline Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jaqueline Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jaqueline Claire
French influence · crisp
Jaqueline Jane
Literary · strong
Jaqueline Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Jaqueline right now?
Holding steady — currently #1924 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jaqueline
Jaqueline entered American naming records in 1923 and has been in use for over 101 years. A total of 15,180 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #3115 in 1925 to #1924 in 2023. Jaqueline is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jaqueline in 2000:
Jaqueline by decade
Jaqueline peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 61 | |
| 1930s | 101 | |
| 1940s | 119 | |
| 1950s | 158 | |
| 1960s | 567 | |
| 1970s | 675 | |
| 1980s | 1,494 | |
| 1990s | 3,390 | |
| 2000s ★ | 6,557 | |
| 2010s | 1,989 | |
| 2020s | 69 |
What are good nicknames for Jaqueline?
DANISH
Bine
DUTCH
CobaMina
ENGLISH
BRITISH(JacquettaJacqui
ENGLISH
JaciJackiJackieJakiJakkiJayeJaylaJaylenJayleneJaylinJaylyn
Famous people named Jaqueline
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Jaqueline (French impressionist artist)
Jaqueline used this name in the rich tradition of French visual arts and culture.
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Jaqueline (French author)
Jaqueline immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
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Jaqueline (French philosopher)
Jaqueline carried this name in the Enlightenment tradition that shaped modern Western thought.
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Jaqueline (French impressionist artist)
Jaqueline used this name in the rich tradition of French visual arts and culture.
What names sound and feel like Jaqueline?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jaqueline also consider these
Jaquelline
English-speaking countries · supplanter or one
Jaqualine
American · Supplanter
Jaquline
USA · supplanter
Jacueline
French-speaking countries · supplanter; to replace
Jacqueline
France · supplanter
Jacquelline
French · supplanter
Yaqueline
Spanish-speaking countries · supplanter
Yacqueline
France · supplanter
How is Jaqueline written in other languages?
Gender variants of Jaqueline
Yakub ARABICYaqoob ARABICYaqub ARABICHagop ARMENIANHakob ARMENIANJakes BASQUEIakobos BIBLICAL GREEKYaakov BIBLICAL HEBREWIacobus BIBLICAL LATINJacob BIBLICALJames BIBLICALYakov BULGARIANJaume CATALANJaumet CATALANJago CORNISHJakov CROATIANJakša CROATIANJakub CZECHIb DANISHJacob DANISHJakob DANISHJeppe DANISHCobus DUTCHCoos DUTCHJaap DUTCHJacob DUTCHJacobus DUTCHJakob DUTCHKobe DUTCHKobus DUTCHKoos DUTCHSjaak DUTCHSjakie DUTCHCoby ENGLISHJacob ENGLISHJae ENGLISHJake ENGLISHJames ENGLISHJamey ENGLISHJay ENGLISHJaycob ENGLISHJaymes ENGLISHJeb ENGLISHJem ENGLISHJemmy ENGLISHJim ENGLISHJimi ENGLISHJimmie ENGLISHJimmy ENGLISHKoby ENGLISHJaagup ESTONIANJaak ESTONIANJaakob ESTONIANJákup FAROESEJaakko FINNISHJaakob FINNISHJaakoppi FINNISHJaska FINNISHJaak FLEMISHJacky FRENCHJacques FRENCHJapik FRISIANIago GALICIANIakob GEORGIANKoba GEORGIANJakob GERMANJockel GERMANIakopa HAWAIIANKimo HAWAIIANAkiba HEBREWAkiva HEBREWYaakov HEBREWYakov HEBREWJakab HUNGARIANJákob HUNGARIANJakob ICELANDICSéamas IRISHSéamus IRISHShamus IRISHSheamus IRISHGiacobbe ITALIANGiacomo ITALIANIacopo ITALIANJacopo ITALIANLapo ITALIANJacob JEWISHIacomus LATE ROMANJacobus LATE ROMANJokūbas LITHUANIANJakov MACEDONIANHemi MAORIJacob NORWEGIANJakob NORWEGIANIakovu OLD CHURCH SLAVICJakub POLISHKuba POLISHIago PORTUGUESEJacó PORTUGUESEJaime PORTUGUESEYakov RUSSIANYasha RUSSIANJamie SCOTTISHSeumas SCOTTISHJakov SERBIANJakub SLOVAKJaka SLOVENEJakob SLOVENEJaša SLOVENEJacobo SPANISHJaime SPANISHYago SPANISHJacob SWEDISHJakob SWEDISHYakup TURKISHYakiv UKRAINIANIago WELSHKapel YIDDISHKoppel YIDDISHYankel YIDDISHJaime ENGLISHJaimie ENGLISHJameson ENGLISHJami ENGLISHJamie ENGLISHJamison ENGLISHJayma ENGLISHJayme ENGLISHHamish SCOTTISH
Common questions about the name Jaqueline
What does the name Jaqueline mean?
Jaqueline means "Supplanter" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jaqueline?
Jaqueline is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jaqueline?
Jaqueline originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Jaqueline?
Jaqueline is a three-syllable name pronounced Y AA1 K Y UW1 L AY1 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Jaqueline?
Jaqueline pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar French heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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