Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacqulyne since 1943
Babies named Jacqulyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacqulyne is a rare and highly individualized spelling of the classic Jacqueline. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1943, but its peak year came in 1992, with a handful of births that year. The name has remained stable in usage since then, never reaching widespread popularity. In fact, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its status as a unique choice. The spelling Jacqulyne likely arose from a desire to combine the familiar Jacqueline with the popular suffix '-lyne,' as seen in names like Katelyn and Madelynn. Parents opting for this variant are choosing a name that is unmistakably feminine but stands apart from more common forms.
Jacqulyne is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which is the French form of Jacob. Jacob comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' The spelling Jacqulyne likely emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend toward creative respellings of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jac, Lyn
Variants: Jacqueline, Jacalyn, Jacklyn, Jaclyn
Sibling names for Jacqulyne
Names that share Jacqulyne's style, for a brother or sister.
