Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques (James), meaning 'supplanter' or 'may God protect.' The name gained international prominence through French elegance and sophistication.
Current Popularity
#589 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Spelling can vary (Jacqueline, Jaclyn, Jaqueline) so clarification may be needed
- •The French pronunciation is different from the Anglicized version
- •Strong historical and cultural associations with elegance and sophistication
- •Versatile with many nickname options from tomboyish to feminine
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Famous People
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Former First Lady and cultural icon
Jacqueline Bisset
Actress
Jacqueline Wilson
British children's author
Jacqueline Woodson
Award-winning author
Statistics
425,538
Total births since 1880
1964
Peak year
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