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Jacquilyn

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How to Pronounce Jacquilyn

Pronounced JAK-wuh-lin /ˈdʒæk.wə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: Jacquilyn is a variant spelling of Jacquelyn or Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques, which is the French James. James and Jacques descend from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. The -qui- spelling is a personal touch on a familiar name.Low

In 30 seconds: Jacquilyn respells Jacquelyn, the French feminine of Jacques, from Hebrew for 'supplanter'. It appears for American girls from the late nineteen-twenties (said JAK-wuh-lin).
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Origin LowFrench, Hebrew
MeaningJacquilyn is a variant spelling of Jacquelyn or Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques, which is the French James. James and Jacques descend from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. The -qui- spelling is a personal touch on a familiar name.
U.S. rank (2006)#18259 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119292006

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

Jacquilyn is a variant of Jacquelyn, itself an English reshaping of the French Jacqueline, feminine of Jacques. Through Jacques and James the name goes back to Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter'. The -qui- spelling is one of many the name attracted. It appears in United States records from the late nineteen-twenties and reached its slim high around 1991.

It stayed rare throughout, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak, so a Jacquilyn from that time would be in her thirties now. The standard Jacqueline is far more common, and this spelling would benefit from a quick spell-out when introduced.

Did you know? Jacquilyn is one of a dozen creative spellings, alongside Jaclyn and Jacquelynne, that families reached for as Jacqueline grew fashionable in mid-century America.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Jacquilyn — Variant of Jacquelyn/Jacqueline; feminine of Jacques/James; Hebrew Ya'aqov 'supplanter'

Variations

JacquelynJacquelineJaclynJacquelynn

Nicknames

JackieJacquiLyn

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If you like Jacquilyn…

Jacquelyn— the standard spelling of the same name
Jacqueline— the French parent form
Jaclyn— a shorter spelling of the same name
Jocelyn— a like -lyn name of similar feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacquilyn mean?

It is a spelling of Jacquelyn, the French feminine of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'.

How do you pronounce Jacquilyn?

It's said JAK-wuh-lin /ˈdʒæk.wə.lɪn/, three syllables stressed on the first.

Is Jacquilyn a boy or girl name?

Jacquilyn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jacquilyn?

It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year around its high in the early nineteen-nineties.

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