Jacqueline

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Supplanter; Holder of the Heel

Background: The name Jacqueline originates from the French name 'Jacqueline,' which is a feminine diminutive of 'Jacques,' itself derived from the Latin 'Jacobus.' The name has roots in the Hebrew name 'Yaakov' (יעקב), meaning 'to supplant' or 'holder of the heel.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#84
Total births
426,929
Most popular decade
1960s (254,067 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-341 ranks)
Years in Top 100
75
First recorded year
1891

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1923
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,822
Peak year
1964
Peak year births
48
Peak rank
#1,095
Most recent year
2013
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,135

Female

First year
1891
First year births
7
First year rank
#1,093
Peak year
1964
Peak year births
11,976
Peak rank
#37
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
510
Recent rank
#589

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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