Jacqueline
zhak-uh-leen
US Popularity:1060
Origin:French
Meaning:He who supplants
People named Jacqueline are often called Jackie. But if you name your girl Jacqueline, think about keeping her name, which has abundant French flair, intact. A feminine form of Jacques and Jacob, this name stems from Hebrew roots, meaning "he who supplants." The concept of a successor is fitting, seeing as baby is bound to take the torch of your family name and continue its legacy. Jacqueline has charm and elegance, two traits associated with its most famous namesake, Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of former President John F. Kennedy. Tori Amos' beautiful tribute to the former first lady celebrates “Jackie’s Strength” and composure during life’s trials. Although not as widespread as it was in the early 1960s, Jacqueline is still très chic today.
Famous People Named Jacqueline
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisUnited States First Lady
How Popular Is The Name Jacqueline?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jacqueline is currently #568 on The Bump
Girl:Jacqueline is currently #400 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jacqueline is currently #1060 in U.S. births
Girl:Jacqueline is currently #539 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#539
in 2023
- 35
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 161
WordSense, Jacqueline
Ancestry, Jacques Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jacob
Britannica, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, American first lady, August 2023
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