Jacqueline means supplanter — the French feminine form of Jacques/Jacob. Jackie Kennedy is the most iconic First Lady in American history: Camelot, the pillbox hat, the pink Chanel suit, and a dignity that held a nation together. Jacqueline du Pré was the greatest cellist of the 20th century. Three syllables of French elegance, presidential glamour, and cello-playing genius.
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques meaning supplanter. Jackie Kennedy (1929–1994) is the most iconic First Lady in American history — she defined Camelot-era glamour and held the nation together after JFK's assassination. Jacqueline du Pré (1945–1987) was the greatest cellist of the 20th century.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French feminine form; Jackie Kennedy (1929–1994).
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Today
Jacqueline remains a beloved choice, ranking #416 in the US. 426,929 babies have been named Jacqueline since 1891.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Jacqueline?
1964peak year
Today, Jacqueline ranks around #416 in the United States, with roughly 811 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1964, 11,976 babies were given the name (ranked #37 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1960s. Jacqueline has been declining in recent years. In all, around 426,929 babies have been registered as Jacqueline since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Jacqueline's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — Camelot nurturing. People named Jacqueline tend to be elegant, strong, and gifted at holding everything together when the world falls apart.
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