Jaquelyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jaquelyn is a feminine and elegant name of French origin meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.
Meaning of the Name Jaquelyn
Jaquelyn is a variant spelling of the name Jacqueline. It is derived from the French name Jacques, which is the French form of Jacob. Jacob is a biblical name that means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. Jacqueline became popular in the English-speaking world due to its association with Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Jaquelyn is a feminine and elegant name with a touch of French charm.
Popularity of the Name Jaquelyn
The popularity for the name Jaquelyn peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 127 births, which ranked number 2,551 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Jaquelyn had the most female births in 2000 with 127, which ranked number 1,446 out of 17,658 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jaquelyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 62 births to 14 births, a decline of -77.42%. Among females, Jaquelyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 62 births to 14 births, a decline of -77.42%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jaquelyn
- 20 Year Trend of Jaquelyn: -87.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Jaquelyn: -77.42%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jaquelyn: -77.42%
Popularity of Jaquelyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jaquelyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jaquelyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jaquelyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jaquelyn
- Total Births of Jaquelyn: 12 (-13.83%)
- Female Births of Jaquelyn: 12 (-13.83%)
Given the downward trend of Jaquelyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jaquelyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -13.83%.