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Jacquelin

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Pronounced JAK-uh-lin /ˈdʒæk.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jacqueline — a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, variously 'the supplanter; one who follows' and 'may God protect'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: May God protect; the supplanter: Jacquelin spells Jacqueline. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jacqueline — a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, variously 'the supplanter; one who follows' and 'may God protect'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11317 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,685

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jacquelin is a spelling of Jacqueline — a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, variously 'the supplanter; one who follows' and 'may God protect' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'JAK-uh-lin').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Jacqueline. Rare in this form, the-supplanter at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jacqueline is a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob) — variously 'the supplanter' and 'may God protect' — Jacquelin is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAK-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Jacqueline — routes layered

Variations

JacquelineJaquelineJackelin

Nicknames

Jackie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacquelin mean?

Jacquelin spells Jacqueline — a French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), variously 'the supplanter' and 'may God protect'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jacquelin?

It's said JAK-uh-lin /daek..ln/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jacquelin a boy or girl name?

Jacquelin is a girl's name.

How popular is Jacquelin?

Jacquelin is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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