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Jaqueline
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “feminine of Jacques”
- Meaning
- feminine of Jacques
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAK-uh-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,629
- US babies 2025
- 66
- Best rank
- #268 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Jaqueline
Jaqueline is a French and Hebrew name that means “feminine of Jacques”.
Jaqueline is a spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which is itself the French form of Jacob and James. Jacob goes back to the Hebrew Yaakov, which Genesis links with the heel. Jacqueline became popular in the English-speaking world in the twentieth century, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis gave it lasting elegance. The Jaqueline spelling is especially common among Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking families. The name feels refined and classic. Jackie, Jacqui and Lina are familiar nicknames.
Popularity over time
Jaqueline first appears in US Social Security records in 1923. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1985. Its best national rank was #268 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,200 babies. In 2025, 66 babies were named Jaqueline, and it ranked #2,629 nationally. That is 53% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,829 in 1950, #1,230 in 1980, #268 in 2000, #701 in 2010, and #2,629 in 2025. Of the 15,508 US girls named Jaqueline since records began, 42% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,384 babies. Since 2010, 2,405 more have been named Jaqueline.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shayla, Tatyana, Elisabeth, India, and Nia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jaqueline ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1663 | 14 |
| California | #2180 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jaqueline is usually pronounced JAK-uh-lihn, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with J and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Jaqueline
A few middle names that flow with Jaqueline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jaqueline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaqueline mean?
Jaqueline is a French and Hebrew name that means “feminine of Jacques”.
What is the origin of the name Jaqueline?
Jaqueline has French and Hebrew roots. Jaqueline is a spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which is itself the French form of Jacob and James.
Is Jaqueline a popular name?
Not especially. Jaqueline ranked #2,629 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jaqueline a boy or girl name?
Jaqueline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jaqueline?
Jaqueline is usually pronounced JAK-uh-lihn. 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