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Jacqulene

JAK-uh-leen · Derived as a variant of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques (French for James), meaning 'supplanter'.

Peak popularity
1941
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jacqulene since 1926

Babies named Jacqulene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jacqulene's real moment was 1941.

371019602000Most births 1964Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s7
1930s14
1940s25
1950s22
1960s28
1970s0
1980s28
1990s10
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jacqulene is a rare respelling of Jacqueline that first appeared in U.S. records in 1926. It reached its highest usage in 1941, during the peak of the Jacqueline spelling's popularity. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, the name has maintained steady but minimal usage through the 20th and into the 21st century, with its trajectory remaining stable in recent decades. The 1940s revival of French-inspired names like Jacqueline likely contributed to this variant's modest presence. Jacqulene remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a unique twist on a classic name.

Jacqulene is a respelled variant of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (Jacob/James). The name Jacqueline entered English usage in the 19th century and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The spelling Jacqulene, with a 'q' and single 'n', is a modern American respelling that emerged in the 1920s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jackie, Jacqui, Lena

Variants: Jacqueline, Jacquelene, Jacquelyn, Jacklyn

Sibling names for Jacqulene

Names that share Jacqulene's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jacqulene mean?
Jacqulene is a variant of Jacqueline, which is the feminine form of Jacques (French for James). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'.
How popular is the name Jacqulene now?
Jacqulene has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since the 1950s. Its peak usage was in 1941, when it was given to several dozen baby girls. It remains a rare choice today.
Is Jacqulene a boy or girl name?
Jacqulene is almost exclusively used for girls. It is a feminine variant of Jacques, the French form of James.