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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little Jacob; supplanter, heel-grasper
- Origin
- French (diminutive of Jacques)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JAK-lin
Jacqueline is the French diminutive of Jacques, carrying the meaning "little Jacob" — rooted in the same "supplanter" or "heel-grasper" sense as Jacob itself. Said JAK-lin, it has a timeless, classic quality with a vintage feel, the kind of name that reads as classic rather than tied to a single decade. If you're drawn to French-derived names with a long American track record, it's worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Jacqueline
Meaning: Little Jacob; supplanter, heel-grasper.
Origin: French (diminutive of Jacques).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jacqueline
JAK-linIPA /ˈdʒæklɪn/
Popularity of Jacqueline
Jacqueline peaked at #37 in 1961, when 10,981 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #589, with just 510 babies — a steep drop over six decades of Social Security Administration records dating back to 1891.
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FAQ
What does the name Jacqueline mean?
Little Jacob; supplanter, heel-grasper. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jacqueline?
Jacqueline is pronounced JAK-lin (IPA: /ˈdʒæklɪn/).
Is Jacqueline a popular name right now?
Jacqueline peaked at #37 in 1961 and is ranked #589 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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