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Jacklin
How to Pronounce Jacklin
Pronounced JAK-lin /ˈdʒæklɪn/High
Meaning: Jacklin is an anglicized, phonetic spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine diminutive of Jacques. Jacques is the French form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally read as 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. Jacklin strips the French orthography down to its English sound, a common mid-century move as Jacqueline surged in popularity.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jacklin is a phonetic respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques and ultimately of the Hebrew Jacob. As Jacqueline climbed in the mid-twentieth century, simplified forms like Jacklin appeared alongside it.
Jacklin itself remained uncommon, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its high points across the century. A Jacklin born mid-century would be a grandmother now, and the spelling reads as a down-to-earth American take on an elegant French name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jacklin mean?
It is a simplified spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'.
How do you pronounce Jacklin?
It is said JAK-lin, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Jacklin a boy or girl name?
Jacklin is used as a girl's name.
Is Jacklin a popular name?
No, Jacklin was always rare, an uncommon spelling of Jacqueline that saw only light use last century.