Is Jacquelyn a boy's or girl's name?

Jacquelyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 110 recorded births.

When was Jacquelyn most popular?

Jacquelyn reached its peak popularity in 1951 with 1,905 births that year. It is currently ranked #2285 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jacquelyn?

Jacquelyn is currently ranked #2285 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 85,116 babies since 1907.

Jacquelyn

Once popular, gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysDeclining Also a pet name

#2285▼ 171in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative spelling of Jacqueline.

Jacquelyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, an Americanized spelling of Jacqueline, meaning 'supplanter' — derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. The name gained enormous prestige in the early 1960s thanks to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

This spelling variant adds a distinct, personal twist to a name that has always signaled elegance and strength. Jacquelyn carries the same classic poise as its French counterpart while feeling distinctly American.

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Popularity Over Time

Jacquelyn was #618 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2285, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jacquelyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	509	#1963	▼
2010s	2,057	#1234	▼
2000s	5,042	#610	▼
1990s	10,029	#291	▼
1980s	13,414	#203	▲
1970s	7,337	#324	▼
1960s	11,124	#263	▼
1950s	14,821	#212	▲
1940s	10,681	#208	▲
1930s	6,811	#236	▲
1920s	3,030	#461	▲
1910s	241	#1575	▲
1900s	20	#1930	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(117 years, 1907–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jacquelyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	81	#2285	-10 (-11.0%)
2023	91	#2114	-16 (-15.0%)
2022	107	#1889	-4 (-3.6%)
2021	111	#1821	-8 (-6.7%)
2020	119	#1706	-8 (-6.3%)
2019	127	#1661	-22 (-14.8%)
2018	149	#1476	-16 (-9.7%)
2017	165	#1394	+9 (5.8%)
2016	156	#1474	-52 (-25.0%)
2015	208	#1202	-40 (-16.1%)
2014	248	#1048	+42 (20.4%)
2013	206	#1167	-40 (-16.3%)
2012	246	#1032	+2 (0.8%)
2011	244	#1023	-64 (-20.8%)
2010	308	#867	+7 (2.3%)
2009	301	#906	-60 (-16.6%)
2008	361	#800	-76 (-17.4%)
2007	437	#673	+8 (1.9%)
2006	429	#670	+4 (0.9%)
2005	425	#654	-18 (-4.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jacquelyn as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Jacquelyn has also been given to 110 boys in the U.S. since 1942.

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Current rank

110

Total births

1982

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jacquelyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jacquelyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2285. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Jacquelyn has two lives

Jacquelyn, the baby name

#2285girls

85,116 babies

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Jacquelyn, the pet name

#9718pet name

6 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1907–2024) · Methodology