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Jacqueline is a feminine name used in French and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "French feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world." It ranked #558 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, french feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world. The entry lists its usage as French, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jacqueline ranked #558 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #558 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (French) and that sit near Jacqueline in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacqueline mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jacqueline a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: french feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world.
Is Jacqueline a popular name?
Jacqueline ranked #558 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jacqueline a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jacqueline appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jacqueline — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
