Jaquelyn
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 2,736 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jaquelyn has 2,736 recorded U.S. births across 80+ years, peaking at 127 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, Jaquelyn ranks #7734 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jaquelyn is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jacquelyn, the feminine form of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew Yaʿaqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows at the heel' — the distinctly feminine French form of the Jacob family.
With over 2,736 recorded births, Jaquelyn is a spelling variant of Jacquelyn — the French feminine form that carries all the heritage of the iconic name. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994), America's most glamorous First Lady, made the Jaquelyn/Jacquelyn form the epitome of sophisticated feminine naming in the 1960s. The name carries that combination of Old World French elegance and American aspiration in every syllable.
EtymologyShow more
Jaquelyn first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1944. Arriving in the 1940s, Jaquelyn appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew 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
Jaquelyn was #1976 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7734, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 63 | #8797 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 427 | #4655 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,027 | #1889 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 672 | #2108 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 344 | #2985 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 75 | #6518 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 51 | #6186 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 50 | #5405 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 27 | #4248 | — |
The Story of Jaquelyn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Jaquelyn is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jaquelyn are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Jaquelyn?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Jaquelyn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1944, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 1,027 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jaquelyn by the numbers
- Would fill 57 school buses
- Meeting one Jaquelyn per day would take 7.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(73 years, 1944–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7734 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8676 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7792 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7081 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12703 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10050 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6122 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7227 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4773 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3881 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3876 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3023 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2817 |
| 2011 | 71 | #2541 |
| 2010 | 86 | #2242 |
| 2009 | 98 | #2078 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1870 |
| 2007 | 115 | #1843 |
| 2006 | 101 | #1981 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2039 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1944–2024