Jaqueline
Primarily a girl's name of French origin with 15,442 recorded births. Also given to 23 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name, variant of Jacqueline.
Jaqueline is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew meaning 'supplanter.' The simplified spelling was popularized alongside the most famous Jacqueline of the 20th century — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
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In the American context, Jaqueline is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1923–2024). Its French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Jaqueline is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #2581), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jaqueline was #515 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2581, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 343 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,996 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 6,548 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 3,384 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 1,489 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 675 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 568 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 158 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 119 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 101 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 61 | — |
The Story of Jaqueline
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Jaqueline is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jaqueline are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Jaqueline?
Only about 1 in every 52,941 babies born in 2024 was named Jaqueline — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1923, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 6,548 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jaqueline by the numbers
- Would fill 322 school buses
- Meeting one Jaqueline per day would take 42.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(102 years, 1923–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | #2581 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2598 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2498 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2654 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2478 |
| 2019 | 94 | #2038 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2171 |
| 2017 | 107 | #1891 |
| 2016 | 127 | #1684 |
| 2015 | 140 | #1569 |
| 2014 | 182 | #1306 |
| 2013 | 209 | #1150 |
| 2012 | 288 | #908 |
| 2011 | 355 | #768 |
| 2010 | 407 | #701 |
| 2009 | 415 | #701 |
| 2008 | 496 | #618 |
| 2007 | 626 | #510 |
| 2006 | 592 | #512 |
| 2005 | 556 | #525 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jaqueline as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Jaqueline has also been given to 23 boys in the U.S. since 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–2024