Jaquelyne
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 218 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Jaquelyne, you're looking at a name that fewer than 218 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Jaquelyne a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Jaquelyne is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jaquelyne is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, an elaborate spelling variant of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James), from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning "supplanter" or "may God protect." Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis gave this French name its most iconic American association.
Jaquelyne preserves Jacqueline's elegant heritage in an unusually spelled form that stands completely apart. It carries the glamour and poise of one of America's most celebrated First Ladies in a visual form that ensures it is always remembered.
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In the American context, Jaquelyne is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1989–2014). Its Hebrew 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.
With 218 total births, Jaquelyne exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jaquelyne has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24 | #15801 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 135 | #9001 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 51 | #8856 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 8 | #9072 | — |
The Story of Jaquelyne
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Jaquelyne is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jaquelyne are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Jaquelyne?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jaquelyne is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 2000s with 135 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jaquelyne by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1989–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #15400 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15774 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17924 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14106 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14317 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9737 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7536 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9552 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10443 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9516 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7020 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10568 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6452 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4864 |
| 1999 | 13 | #7434 |
| 1998 | 13 | #7283 |
| 1997 | 10 | #8614 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10988 |
| 1993 | 8 | #9959 |
| 1989 | 8 | #9072 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2014