Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a girl name of French origin meaning “Supplanter”, pronounced JAK-wuh-lin. It ranked #558 in the United States in 2025, given to 541 babies, and peaked at #37 in 1964. Common nicknames: Jackie, Jacqui, Jack.
How popular is Jacqueline in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Jacqueline mean, and where does it come from?
Jacqueline is the French feminine diminutive of Jacques, the French James, which descends through Latin Iacobus from the Hebrew Ya'aqov — the heel-grabber, the supplanter. It came to English in the Middle Ages and was thoroughly American by the twentieth century, reaching 37th place in 1964, three years after Jacqueline Kennedy entered the White House and gave the name a decade of its own. Jackie is the short form that did most of the public work, from Jackie Onassis to Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
How is Jacqueline used around the world?
Jacqueline is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Jacqueline?
Famous People Named Jacqueline
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis — First Lady of the United States and book editor
- Jacqueline du Pré — English cellist
- Jacqueline Bisset — English actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Jacqueline mean?
Jacqueline is a girl name of French origin meaning "Supplanter." Jacqueline is the French feminine diminutive of Jacques, the French James, which descends through Latin Iacobus from the Hebrew Ya'aqov — the heel-grabber, the supplanter. It came to English in the Middle Ages and was thoroughly American by the twentieth century, reaching 37th place in 1964, three years after Jacqueline Kennedy entered the White House and gave the name a decade of its own.
How do you pronounce Jacqueline?
Jacqueline is pronounced JAK-wuh-lin. Common variations include Jaclyn, Jacquelyn, Jacqualine.
Is Jacqueline a girl name?
Yes, Jacqueline is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Jackie, Jacqui, Jack.