Jacquelyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jacquelyn is a feminine name of French origin, derived from Jacques and ultimately from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter.' It evolved from Jacques through various forms before becoming popular in English. The name is often associated with elegance and sophistication, and while it has historical roots, it lacks biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has several common variants.
The name Jacquelyn is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacquelyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jacquelyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5303rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9103rd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 637th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 248th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 218th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 309th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 224th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 565th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1495th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jacquelyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacquelyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒæk.ə.lɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jacquelyn is a feminine form of the name Jacques, which is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob) meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' The name became popular in France and was later adopted in English-speaking countries.
Meaning
supplanter
Language Evolution
Jacques, Jacquese, Jacquelyn
Historical Usage
The name Jacquelyn gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variation of Jacqueline.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacklyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacquelyn is often seen as a classic and elegant name, though its popularity has declined in recent years. It carries connotations of sophistication.
Famous People
Jacquelyn Smith (actress), Jacquelyn Jablonski (model), Jacquelyn McCarthy (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacquelyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacquelyn"
"Jacquelyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6076th of 6773 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5303rd of 7552 | 27 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6703rd of 10718 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9103rd of 16616 | 42 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 637th of 9107 | 2,278 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 248th of 9204 | 13,046 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 218th of 12526 | 26,327 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 309th of 19264 | 13,450 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 224th of 27321 | 20,086 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 565th of 35406 | 8,161 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1495th of 30306 | 1,768 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacquelyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jacquelyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.21% 442nd/1416 |
38.58% 532nd/1379 |
28.02% 663rd/2366 |
31.96% 365th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.77% 182nd/1546 |
14.27% 222nd/1556 |
11.98% 282nd/2353 |
15.45% 239th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.16% 204th/2227 |
9.59% 233rd/2430 |
7.01% 200th/2853 |
10.70% 297th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.67% 284th/2937 |
7.81% 272nd/3483 |
8.19% 288th/3518 |
10.71% 433rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
5.89% 217th/3685 |
4.02% 180th/4475 |
4.66% 242nd/5194 |
4.10% 259th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.07% 599th/4582 |
10.38% 536th/5164 |
8.55% 625th/7313 |
6.83% 510th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.39% 1689th/3984 |
48.18% 2162nd/4487 |
23.70% 1617th/6822 |
19.34% 1214th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacquelyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacquelyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.