Jacqueline Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jacqueline is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jacqueline?
Jacqueline is spelled J-A-C-Q-U-E-L-I-N-E. The name has 10 letters.
Jacqueline at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Jacqueline is a French feminine form of Jacques, which derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel.”
- Origin
- Jacqueline is commonly associated with French origins as a feminine form of Jacques and has biblical roots connected to the name Jacob.
- Pronunciation
- JAK-uh-lin · 3 syllables
Jacqueline Popularity in 2025
Rank#558
Recorded Births541
- Girls usage rose 27 places to #558 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jacqueline Mean?
Jacqueline is a French feminine form of Jacques, which derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel.”
Origin: Jacqueline is commonly associated with French origins as a feminine form of Jacques and has biblical roots connected to the name Jacob.
How Do You Pronounce Jacqueline?
PronunciationJAK-uh-lin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jacqueline?
- History
- Jacqueline has been used in French-speaking regions and other countries, with historical usage documented in various European contexts.
Jacqueline Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 541 | #558 |
| 2024 | Girls | 516 | #585 |
| 2023 | Girls | 564 | #537 |
| 2022 | Girls | 629 | #503 |
| 2021 | Girls | 660 | #473 |
| 2020 | Girls | 696 | #443 |
| 2019 | Girls | 821 | #382 |
| 2018 | Girls | 941 | #340 |
| 2017 | Girls | 927 | #350 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,134 | #280 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,232 | #258 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,309 | #248 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,331 | #239 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,321 | #243 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,560 | #202 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,809 | #171 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,967 | #163 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,264 | #152 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,621 | #133 |
| 2007 | Boys | 8 | #8,915 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,859 | #118 |
| 2006 | Boys | 8 | #8,732 |
When Was Jacqueline Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1964 · Girls
11,975 recorded births
National rank #37
1961 · Girls
10,983 recorded births
National rank #37
1962 · Girls
9,832 recorded births
National rank #44
1965 · Girls
9,413 recorded births
National rank #47
Where Jacqueline Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| MA | #273 | 21 |
| CT | #350 | 8 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| CO | #370 | 16 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| KY | #405 | 10 |
| MO | #418 | 14 |