French feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world.
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Root name
The root form of Jacqueline is
Yaakov — meaning Supplanter, held by the heel.
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Modern usage
Jacqueline remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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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
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