Jaquelin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaquelin is a name of French origin, derived from Jacques, which is the French form of James. The name means 'supplanter' and has evolved through various languages and forms over centuries. It gained popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries and is perceived as elegant and unique today. There is no biblical background associated with the name, and it has several common variants.
The name Jaquelin is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Jaquelin 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, 'Jaquelin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7607th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7978th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2862nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1278th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4501st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaquelin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaquelin"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈkwɛlɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jaquelin is a diminutive form of the name Jacques, which is the French equivalent of James. Jacques is derived from the Latin name Iacomus, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob).
Meaning
supplanter
Language Evolution
Iacobus (Latin), Jacobus (Late Latin), Jacques (Old French), Jaquelin (French diminutive)
Historical Usage
Jaquelin gained popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries as a fashionable name in France and later in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacquelyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Jaquelin is seen as a unique and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Jaquelin T. D. McRae, American politician, Jaquelin H. H. Taylor, American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaquelin"
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 "Jaquelin"
"Jaquelin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7607th of 9204 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7978th of 19264 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2862nd of 27321 | 607 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1278th of 35406 | 2,761 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4501st of 30306 | 373 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaquelin" 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 "Jaquelin" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
74.63% 2750th/3685 |
- |
44.82% 2328th/5194 |
23.70% 1497th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.57% 1584th/4582 |
44.98% 2323rd/5164 |
16.97% 1241st/7313 |
11.90% 888th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
52.80% 3602nd/6822 |
43.59% 2736th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jaquelin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaquelin" 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.