Jacqulyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacqulyn has French origins, meaning 'supplanter'. It evolved from Jacques to James, then to Jacqueline and eventually to Jacqulyn. It is a name that reflects elegance and femininity, lacking significant biblical relevance, and gained popularity in the 20th century.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacqulyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒækwlɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jacqulyn is a variant of Jacqueline, which is derived from the French name Jacques, the French form of the name James. The name Jacques itself comes from the Hebrew name Ya'akov.
Meaning
supplanter
Language Evolution
Jacques, James, Jacqueline, Jacqulyn
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a feminine form of Jacqueline.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacquie
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacqulyn is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and femininity.
Famous People
Jacqulyn E. McCarthy, Jacqulyn L. Foster
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Girl Name Trend
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✨ Jacqulyn Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 95 peak births in 1952
Geographic Spread
Popular across 19 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacqulyn"
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 "Jacqulyn"
"Jacqulyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4467th of 9107 | 71 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1249th of 9204 | 668 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1279th of 12526 | 1,243 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2003rd of 19264 | 692 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1953rd of 27321 | 1,042 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7567th of 35406 | 237 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacqulyn" 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 "Jacqulyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.63% 1061st/1546 |
- |
66.47% 1564th/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
57.21% 1274th/2227 |
87.41% 2124th/2430 |
41.08% 1172nd/2853 |
61.12% 1696th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
72.76% 2137th/2937 |
- |
60.18% 2117th/3518 |
63.92% 2585th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.37% 1930th/3685 |
50.35% 2253rd/4475 |
45.28% 2352nd/5194 |
36.24% 2289th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacqulyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacqulyn" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jacqulyn" in the United States
The name Jacqulyn is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. 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, Jacqulyn 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, 'Jacqulyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4467th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1249th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1279th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2003rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1953rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7567th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jacqulyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.