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Jacquelyn

♀ Girl

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

Meaning: God is graciousHigh

In 30 seconds: Jacquelyn is a variant spelling of Jacqueline meaning God is gracious. A classic three-syllable name with French elegance and the enduring allure of Jackie Kennedy.
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Origin HighFrench, Hebrew
MeaningGod is gracious
U.S. rank (2025)#2286 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births80 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1951
Total births (all-time)≈ 85,196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195119072025

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

Jacquelyn is a spelling variant of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James). Jacques derives from Latin Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob) meaning supplanter, or from Yochanan meaning God is gracious.

Jacqueline became internationally fashionable through First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960s. The Jacquelyn spelling with -yn ending is an American variant reflecting mid-century spelling preferences.

Did you know? The name Jacqueline entered English from French, and the French Jacques comes from Latin Jacobus — the same root that gives us both James and Jacob, making Jacquelyn a distant cousin of two of the most common names in the world.
Overall data confidence 90%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for JacquelynBehind the Name: Jacqueline — name etymology reference

Variations

JacquelineJackelynJackie

Nicknames

JackieJacquiLynn

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994)
    First Lady of the United States (1961–1963) and cultural icon of 1960s America.

If you like Jacquelyn…

Jacqueline— classic French spelling of same name
Roselyn— three-syllable -lyn classic
Carolyn— classic -lyn feminine name of same tradition
Evalyn— another French name
Madisyn— shares Jacquelyn's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does Jacquelyn mean?

Jacquelyn means God is gracious, as a variant of Jacqueline from the French Jacques and Hebrew Yochanan.

How do you pronounce Jacquelyn?

Jacquelyn is pronounced JAK-uh-lin (/ˈdʒæk.ə.lɪn/), with three syllables.

Is Jacquelyn a girl's name?

Yes, Jacquelyn is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Jacquelyn?

Jacquelyn was popular in the mid-20th century and remains in use as a classic three-syllable variant.

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