Holding steady.
Popularity of Jackline since 1937
Babies named Jackline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jackline's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jackline is a rare girl's name with English and French origins, functioning as a simplified spelling of Jacqueline. First recorded in U.S. data in 1937, the name reached its peak popularity in 1973, though even then it never broke into the national top 1,000. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable but very low, and it has not been recorded in any top state lists. With a trajectory classified as stable, Jackline has never seen a sharp rise or decline, appealing to parents looking for a familiar yet uncommon alternative to Jacqueline or Jacklyn. As of the latest available year (2025), the name continues to be used at a minimal level, reflecting its niche but enduring presence.
Jackline is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine diminutive of Jacques (Jacob). Jacob derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' but often linked to the Hebrew phrase meaning 'may God protect' or 'heel grabber.' Jacqueline became common in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, and Jackline represents a simplified spelling that emerged alongside other variants like Jacklyn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jack, Jackie, Jax, Lina
Variants: Jacqueline, Jacklyn, Jaclyn, Jaqueline
Sibling names for Jackline
Names that share Jackline's style, for a brother or sister.
