Declining since 2001, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Yaquelin since 1980
Babies named Yaquelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 314 |
| 2000s | 833 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Yaquelin is a Spanish variant of Jacqueline that first appeared in U.S. records in 1980, a period when many parents sought distinctive spellings for traditional names. The name reached its peak popularity in the year 2000, though it has never been common. Since 2001, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 9,457 with a 1-in-160,727 frequency. The name is most closely associated with Hispanic communities, where the 'Y' spelling aligns with Spanish phonetics. While it does not show a strong regional concentration in any specific state, it remains a rare but recognized choice that blends cultural heritage with a familiar sound.
Yaquelin is a Spanish variant of Jacqueline, which itself derives from the French feminine form of Jacques, equivalent to James. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. This Spanish spelling emerged as a phonetic adaptation in Latin American communities, reflecting the pronunciation of Jacqueline with an initial 'Y' sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaki, Jackie, Lin
Variants: Jacqueline, Jaqueline, Jacklyn
Sibling names for Yaquelin
Names that share Yaquelin's style, for a brother or sister.
