Declining since 2001, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jacquelin since 1913
Babies named Jacquelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 539 |
| 1930s | 866 |
| 1940s | 930 |
| 1950s | 989 |
| 1960s | 1,322 |
| 1970s | 645 |
| 1980s | 918 |
| 1990s | 1,277 |
| 2000s | 1,607 |
| 2010s | 434 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Jacquelin is a French-derived feminine name that has seen modest usage in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1913. It achieved its peak rank in 2000, but since 2001 its popularity has been steadily declining. As of 2025, the name sits at rank 10,917, with a 1-in-200,908 incidence rate, placing it among the rarer spellings of the Jacqueline family. The name's trajectory reflects broader naming trends that favor the more standard Jacqueline or the streamlined Jacklyn. Though it has no top states of strong concentration, Jacquelin represents a classic, slightly understated alternative to its more common counterparts, carrying the same elegant French heritage and the timeless meaning of 'supplanter.'
Jacquelin is a French feminine form of Jacques, the French variant of Jacob or James. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, interpreted as 'he who supplants' or 'holder of the heel.' In English-speaking countries, the spelling Jacquelin emerged as a variant of Jacqueline, often used in the early 20th century before the more standard French spelling gained dominance.
Where Jacquelin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jack, Jacqui, Lin
Variants: Jacqueline, Jacklyn, Jaclyn, Jaqueline
Sibling names for Jacquelin
Names that share Jacquelin's style, for a brother or sister.
