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Jaquelyn

♀ Girl

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

Meaning: A spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques (Jacob), from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'the supplanter; one who follows; may God protect'Low

In 30 seconds: The supplanter; may God protect: Jaquelyn spells Jacqueline. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, French
MeaningA spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques (Jacob), from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'the supplanter; one who follows; may God protect'
U.S. rank (2025)#15911 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,741

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019442025

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

Jaquelyn is a spelling of Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacques (Jacob), from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'the supplanter; one who follows; may God protect'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'JAK-uh-lin'; nickname Jackie).

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

Did you know? Jacqueline is the French feminine of Jacques (Jacob) — Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'the supplanter; may God protect' — Jaquelyn is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'JAK-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Jacqueline — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JacquelineJaquelineJacquelyn

Nicknames

Jackie

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Jaqueline— a fellow spelling
Jaclyn— a short companion spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaquelyn mean?

Jaquelyn spells Jacqueline — the French feminine of Jacob, Hebrew 'the supplanter; may God protect'.

How do you pronounce Jaquelyn?

It's said JAK-uh-lin /ˈdʒæk.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaquelyn a boy or girl name?

Jaquelyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Jaquelyn?

Jaquelyn is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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