Jaquelyn
Supplanter
American origin · Girl name
3% boys97% girls
#8676US 2023
12Births / yr
Falling
2.7kAll-time births
📅 Since 194400.01% of births at peak
How to pronounce Jaquelyn
jak-ə-lin
/jak-ə-lin/ · · 3 syllables
Supplanter
American origin · Girl name

What does Jaquelyn mean and where does it come from?

Jaquelyn is a modern variant of Jacqueline, which is of French origin meaning 'supplanter'. The name has seen a rise in use in the United States since the late 20th century. The variant Jaquelyn adds a unique spelling with the 'q' and is often favored for its distinctive look. Notable figures includ

Cultural significance
Jaquelyn has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of supplanter.
Peak popularity
Reached #1452 in 2000 — currently #8676 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Jaquelyn?

Jaquelyn works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jaquelyn Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jaquelyn Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jaquelyn Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jaquelyn Claire
French influence · crisp
Jaquelyn Jane
Literary · strong
Jaquelyn Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Jaquelyn right now?

Falling — down 884 spots — currently #8676 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 19452023#8676 · Top 6.4%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#867612▼ down 884 · -14% births
2022#779214▼ down 711 · -12% births
2021#708116▲ up 5155 · +129% births
2020#122367▼ down 8387 · -82% births
2015#384939▼ down 1610 · -55% births
2010#223986▼ down 200 · -7% births
2005#203992▼ down 587 · -28% births
2000#1452127▲ up 491 · +79% births
1995#194371▲ up 716 · +61% births
1990#265944▼ down 205 · +10% births
1985#245440▲ up 1450 · +100% births
1980#390420▲ up 5551 · +300% births
1975#94555▼ down 2486
1965#69695▼ down 889 · -17% births
1960#60806

The story of Jaquelyn

Jaquelyn entered American naming records in 1944 and has been in use for over 80 years. With 2,680 total births recorded, Jaquelyn remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4007 in 1945, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #8676 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jaquelyn in 2000:

Jaquelyn by decade

DecadeBirths
1940s27
1950s50
1960s51
1970s75
1980s345
1990s672
2000s1,026
2010s427
2020s7
💎With 2,680 total births, Jaquelyn is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Jaquelyn?

DANISH
Bine
DUTCH
CobaMina
ENGLISH
BRITISH(JacquettaJacqui
ENGLISH
JaciJackiJackieJakiJakkiJayeJaylaJaylenJayleneJaylinJaylyn

What are the boy versions of Jaquelyn?

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 Jaquelyn

What does the name Jaquelyn mean?
Jaquelyn means "Supplanter" — a name rooted in American 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 Jaquelyn?
Jaquelyn is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jaquelyn have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Jaquelyn?
Jaquelyn originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Jaquelyn?
Jaquelyn pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Jaquelyn trending right now?
Jaquelyn is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.