Jaqueline

Meaning & origin

Jaqueline is a variant spelling of Jacqueline that has seen consistent but modest use in the United States since it first appeared on record in 1923. The name peaked in popularity in 2000, ranking in the lower thousands, but has been falling in use since that year. As of 2025, the name ranked 2,607 nationally, with an estimated 1 in 24,353 newborn girls receiving the name. The highest number of Jaquelines were born in the 2000s decade. Geographically, the name is most common in Texas and California, indicating stronger popularity in states with large Hispanic populations, possibly influenced by the Spanish variant Jaqueline. While never reaching the top 100, Jaqueline has maintained a steady presence, offering an alternative spelling to the more common Jacqueline.

Jaqueline is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which corresponds to English Jacob or James. The name Jacques derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. Jacqueline became common in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, with the spelling Jaqueline emerging as an alternative. It was popularized in the mid-20th century, notably by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.