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Jacqueline
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “feminine of Jacques; supplanter”
- Meaning
- feminine of Jacques; supplanter
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAK-wuh-lin
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #558
- US babies 2025
- 541
- Best rank
- #37 (1961)
- Peak year
- 1964
Meaning and origin of Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a French and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Jacques; supplanter”.
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James and Jacob. Those names go back to the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally explained as "holder of the heel" or "supplanter," from the story of Jacob grasping his twin brother's heel at birth. Jacqueline was in use in medieval France and reached the English-speaking world in the modern era, where it came to feel polished and chic. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the American first lady, gave it lasting associations with elegance. Jackie is the classic nickname, while Jacqui and Lina offer softer alternatives.
Popularity over time
Jacqueline first appears in US Social Security records in 1891. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 127 different years, starting in 1898. Its best national rank was #37 in 1961, and the most babies received it in 1964, when 11,975 were named Jacqueline. In 2025, 541 babies were named Jacqueline, and it ranked #558 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #282 in 1920, #55 in 1950, #81 in 1980, #64 in 2000, #171 in 2010, and #558 in 2025. Of the 426,088 US girls named Jacqueline since records began, 20% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 60,459 babies. Since 2010, 15,991 more have been named Jacqueline.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rhonda, Paula, Maria, Renee, and Sherri.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jacqueline ranked highest in Delaware, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #194 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #277 | 21 |
| Connecticut | #361 | 8 |
| Idaho | #376 | 6 |
| Colorado | #379 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jacqueline is usually pronounced JAK-wuh-lin, with three syllables. It has ten letters, starts with J and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Jacqueline
A few middle names that flow with Jacqueline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jacqueline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacqueline mean?
Jacqueline is a French and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Jacques; supplanter”.
What is the origin of the name Jacqueline?
Jacqueline has French and Hebrew roots. Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James and Jacob.
Is Jacqueline a popular name?
Yes. Jacqueline ranked #558 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jacqueline a boy or girl name?
Jacqueline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jacqueline?
Jacqueline is usually pronounced JAK-wuh-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings