Jaquelin
A girl's name of Old French origin with 3,839 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jaquelin has 3,839 recorded U.S. births across 109+ years, peaking at 297 in 2000. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Jaquelin ranks #6239 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jaquelin is a girl's baby name of Old French origin, a variant spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine form of Jacques (James), ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter.' The name gained glamour through Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady and cultural icon.
With nearly 3,840 recorded births, Jaquelin has been a consistent choice among parents who love the Jacqueline sound but prefer a slightly more streamlined spelling. It carries the same French elegance as the classic form.
EtymologyShow more
Jaquelin first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1915. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Old French classification suggests a path from old french linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jaquelin was #1198 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6239, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 101 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 568 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 2,134 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 777 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 172 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | — |
| 1940s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jaquelin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Jaquelin is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jaquelin are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Jaquelin?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Jaquelin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 2,134 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jaquelin by the numbers
- Would fill 80 school buses
- Meeting one Jaquelin per day would take 10.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(59 years, 1915–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #6239 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6772 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5711 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6264 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5228 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4593 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5378 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6147 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4574 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4026 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2661 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2712 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2667 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1821 |
| 2010 | 118 | #1754 |
| 2009 | 144 | #1566 |
| 2008 | 179 | #1356 |
| 2007 | 235 | #1103 |
| 2006 | 214 | #1146 |
| 2005 | 190 | #1204 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2024