Jacquelyn

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Supplanter; Variant of Jacqueline

Background: The name Jacquelyn originates from the French name 'Jacqueline,' which is a feminine diminutive of 'Jacques,' meaning 'supplanter.' This contemporary spelling reflects modern naming trends by blending traditional elements with variations in suffixes.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#417
Total births
85,226
Most popular decade
1950s (44,496 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,226 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1907

Gender usage

0.1% male 99.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1942
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,561
Peak year
1982
Peak year births
10
Peak rank
#3,965
Most recent year
1990
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#5,823

Female

First year
1907
First year births
9
First year rank
#1,384
Peak year
1951
Peak year births
1,905
Peak rank
#163
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
81
Recent rank
#2,274

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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